Description
This is a delicious, special Reserva from the legendary Lopez de Heredia estate in the Rioja Alta region of Spain. With a cult following, it’s extremely elegant with a fine texture; the emphasis is on the complex, lingering but fresh finish that belies the fact it is already a significantly aged wine of 13 years; longevity is the estate’s trademark!
TASTING NOTE: A ruby colour in the glass, with a hint of garnet pointing to its age. On the nose: Expressive with notes of red and black fruits, such as raspberry and plum, mingling with tertiary/mature notes of leather, earth, and mixed spices. On the palate: Fresh and medium-bodied, it’s not an oaky nor heavy wine, and it’s delicate, with a long finish, integrated tannins and almost endless layers of flavour that are revealed continually as the wine mellows. 13% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: This wine is a great match with red meats or grilled vegetable dishes, as well as some earthier/denser-textured fish dishes. Try alongside a perfectly grilled dry aged steak, with roast potatoes, green beans, and warm jus. This wine is at its best once decanted for an hour before serving. It’s mature and ready to drink now but is still fresh with some primary fruit character, and you can keep it till 2029-2030.
ABOUT: The legendary Lopez de Heredia estate is in the Rioja Alta region of Spain. Lopez de Heredia has been producing wine for over 146 years and is one of Spain’s finest producers from this renowned Rioja region. The estate, located in the heart of Haro, Rioja Alta, was established in the 1800s and is now led by Maria Lopez de Heredia. The wines are known for their delicacy and ability to age (they are released after much more ageing than other Rioja estates) plus their complexity of flavour, all creating a cult-like following for their wines.
See www.lopezdeheredia.com/english/vinos/vinos.html for more information.
