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BARON DE LEY "Gran Reserva" 2017 - Rioja - Spain

Vintage: 2017

SKU:SP44

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Lovely ruby-red with medium depth of colour and slight brick-red hues, the text-book definition of Rioja Gran Reservas. Great aromatic intensity on the nose, less fruit-driven, but generous aromatics of lavender, ginger and saffron. A round and balanced palate, displaying silky tannins while still remaining fresh and lively. The aftertaste is long and lingering, it offers hints of toasted wood and dried fruits.

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Lovely ruby-red with medium depth of colour and slight brick-red hues, the text-book definition of Rioja Gran Reservas. Great aromatic intensity on the nose, less fruit-driven, but generous aromatics of lavender, ginger and saffron. A round and balanced palate, displaying silky tannins while still remaining fresh and lively. The aftertaste is long and lingering, it offers hints of toasted wood and dried fruits.

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

This wine is enjoyed alongside a classic from Rioja cuisine, milk-fed lamb chops, which we grill over dried vine shoots. We also call this our “fireplace wine”, it can be slowly enjoyed on its own, with a cheese platter or Iberian hams.

Product Type
Red Wine
Region

Rioja

Grape Varietal

Tempranillo and Graciano

Winemakers

Gonzalo Rodríguez

Vintage

2017

Country

Spain

Age of Vines

50 years

Producers

Barón de Ley

Harvest Method

Manual

Alcohol Percentage

13.50%

Fermentation and Maceration

In Barón de Ley’s vinification cellar with capacity for 64 state-of-the-art stainless steal vats, where our winemaking team completes an average of twenty different processes adjusting the critical fermentation parameters, such as temperature, pumpovers and maceration times, to the specific character of the grapes. Every morning they taste and test all the fermenting vats so as to be able to make the right decision for each particular vat.

Mouth Attribute

Round, Balanced, Silk tannin, Fresh, Long finish, and Toasted wood

Nose Attribute

Floral, Spices, Oak, and Dried fruits

Aging

The wine has been aged for a minimum of 24 months in American and French oak casks and for a further 36 months in bottle. This hallmark ageing process results in aromas of outstanding complexity and a smooth velvety structure

Altitude of Vineyard

450

Production Style

Traditional

SKU
SP44
Grapes from our old vineyards in Cenicero, in Rioja Alta. The combination of a

Mediterranean climate with a clear Atlantic influence and low-yielding vines

result in elegant wines with great ageing capacity.

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