Luis Caňas, Gran Reserva, D.O. Rioja, red wine, 0.75l

Luis Cañas Gran Reserva is the flagship wine of the traditional Rioja winery from the Rioja Alavesa region. The wine comes from highly selected grapes from old vineyards and represents a union of elegance, tradition and longevity. The 2016 vintage is among the exceptionally successful ones across the whole Rioja region, and thanks to the long ageing and subsequent time in the bottle, the wine shows itself at its best, with remarkable depth and complexity.

Awards: 95 points – Decanter
93 points – Guía Peñín
92 points – Tim Atkin MW
91 points – James Suckling
Gold Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

Grape variety: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano

Vineyard: The grapes come from vineyards over 50 years old, situated on stony-clay soils in the Rioja Alavesa region. Thanks to the higher altitude and poorer soils, the vines give lower yields, but with higher concentration and aromatic potential.

Ageing and production: After hand-harvesting and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine aged for 24 months in oak barrels (70% French and 30% American), mostly new. The wine then rested a further 36 months in the bottle before going to market. Thanks to this long resting period, the wine has rounded out beautifully and gained elegant development notes.

Taste and aroma: Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2016 has a dark ruby colour with brick-coloured edges. The nose is intense, complex, with notes of ripe dark fruit, plums, dried figs, as well as leather, tobacco, spice and a light balsamic touch. On the palate the wine is mature, harmonious and smooth, with fine tannin, well-integrated wood and a long, elegant finish.

Food pairing: Ideal with roasted lamb, game, beef in wine, matured cheeses or Spanish tapas. Also suitable as a festive wine for celebratory meals. The recommended serving temperature is 16–18 °C.

Alcohol content: 14%

Origin: Spain, D.O.Ca. Rioja (Rioja Alavesa subregion)
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