Vina Arana Gran Reserva DOCa - La Rioja Alta

The powerful Vina Arana Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta flows into the glass with a dense ruby red color. At the rims, this Spanish red also shows a transition to garnet red. When given some air in the glass by swirling, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which is evident in pronounced church windows on the glass wall. In the glass, this red wine from La Rioja Alta shows aromas of raspberries, red currants and plums, complemented by coffee/mocha, vanilla and black cherry. This wine delights with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from an icon wine, this Spaniard naturally enchants, despite all its dryness, with a most delicate balance. Aroma does not necessarily require sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety. Thanks to the balanced acidity, the Vina Arana Gran Reserva caresses the palate with a pleasing mouthfeel, without lacking freshness. The finish of this matured red wine from the La Rioja wine-growing region ultimately impresses with a remarkable length.

Vinification of the Vina Arana Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Vina Arana Gran Reserva cuvée from La Rioja Alta are Tempranillo and Graciano grapes. The Vina Arana Gran Reserva is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Spaniard exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. Once optimal ripeness has been ensured, the grapes for this red wine from Spain are harvested exclusively by hand. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by several months of maturation on the fine lees, before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Vina Arana Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta

This Spaniard is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to stuffed cabbage rolls, braised chicken in red wine or leek tortilla.

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