Reserva 2016

Wine Description for Reserva 2016 by Remirez de Ganuza

Colour & Appearance

Luminous purple-red in the glass, which already announces the remarkable freshness of this wine visually – remarkably vibrant for a wine with over six years of maturation.

Nose

A masterclass in complexity: dark fruits – sweet yet simultaneously tart – meet spicy oak notes, tobacco, smoke and a hint of leather. The bouquet radiates an extraordinary energy rarely found in classical Reservas of this maturity level. Here primary and tertiary aromas merge into a fascinating whole.

Palate

Refined, silky texture with present yet supremely elegant tannins. The wine shows pressure and vibrancy on the palate – a multi-layered flavour profile of fruit, smoke and spice unfolds in perfect balance. The 26 months of barrique ageing are evident, but never dominant. This is modern Rioja winemaking at the highest level, combining structure with elegance.

Finish

Long, intense, persistent – the wine lingers what feels like an eternity on the palate. The freshness and structure promise at least 10 to 15 years of development potential.

Terroir & Origin

From over 60-year-old vines from various vineyards in Rioja Alavesa along the Sierra Cantabria. These elevated sites deliver the freshness and elegance that distinguish this wine.

Grape Variety & Winemaking

88% Tempranillo, complemented by Graciano and Mazuelo – two varieties that deliberately contribute acidity and tannin. 26 months in French (80%) and American (20%) barriques, followed by several years of bottle ageing. A cuvée that masterfully unites tradition and modernity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with aged Ribeye steak, lamb rack with herb crust, braised oxtail or Iberian Jamón de Bellota. The structure and complexity demand correspondingly robust dishes.

Special Features

The flagship of Remirez de Ganuza – a textbook Reserva that proves Rioja can deliver both classical tertiary aromas and modern fruit intensity without compromising on elegance and finesse.