Transnocho Reserva 2009 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Transnocho Reserva 2009 1500ml Magnum by Remírez de Ganuza

Colour & Appearance

Deep, impenetrable garnet with an almost black core – a wine that makes no secret of its concentration even in the glass. The viscosity at the rim reveals its opulent body.

Nose

Complex and multi-layered: leather, dark tobacco leaf and espresso dominate the first impression – a clear testament to 22 months in new French oak. Then the wine opens to ripe blackberries and amarena cherries, accompanied by a seductive hint of marzipan and dark chocolate. A cool, ethereal note of eucalyptus and wild herbs lends the nose freshness and depth. Essential: at least half a day in the decanter.

Palate

The Trasnocho takes the stage with authority. The attack is taut and structured, the tannin framework firm, youthful and not yet ready to surrender. Behind this unfolds a ripe, dark fruit of considerable density, supported by a cool minerality that gives the wine precision and backbone. With 14.5% alcohol, it remains remarkably well-balanced – not a heavyweight that staggers, but an athlete in peak form.

Finish

Long, complex and characterised by silky tannins that will need years to fully resolve. The finish is warm, spicy and persistent – a wine that doesn’t let go.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An extraordinary cuvée of 90% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, complemented by the white varieties Viura and Malvasia – a traditional approach with deep roots in Rioja. Ageing in new French oak for 22 months leaves distinct but well-integrated marks. The magnum bottle guarantees slower, more even maturation.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for great moments at the table. Classic and unbeatable: porterhouse steak with anchovy butter. Equally convincing with crispy roast lamb with roasted potatoes. For those who prefer plant-based: braised red cabbage rolls with shallots, apple and bulgur offer surprising harmony through their depth and spice.

Special Features

The Trasnocho – named after the nocturnal vigil in the vineyard – ranks among the most ambitious wines from Remírez de Ganuza, one of the benchmark addresses of modern Rioja. The 1.5-litre magnum is not merely a statement, but a promise: this wine is designed for decades of bottle ageing. Those who open it now should decant generously – and be patient.