Description

Sierra Cantabria Unica Rioja Reserva 2016

91 pts – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

92 pts – Wine Spectator

VARIETY

Tempranillo (97 %) and Graciano (3 %) from vines older than 30 years.

VINEYARDS

Proprietary vineyards located in San Vicente de la Sonsierra (La Rioja). Environmental integrated agriculture cultivation.

ELABORATION

Traditional elaboration, 100 % de-stemmed. Malolactic fermentation in oak. Aged 24 months in French oak Bordelaise barrels (60 %) and American oak Bordelaise barrels (40 %), 30 % new oak
and 70 % maximum 3-wines barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Bright ruby. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cherry, licorice. Juicy in the mouth, with red fruit flavours mixed with toasty vanilla and underlying mineral notes. Penetrating acidity extends the long, spicy, floral-dominated finish.

DRINKING TEMPERATURES: 16-18 °C