Trasnocho Reserva 2019

Wine description for Trasnocho Reserva 2019 by Remirez de Ganuza

Character

An aristocratic Rioja of enormous power, uniting timeless elegance with an almost sculptural structure. On the palate it reveals a remarkable balance of ripe, dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a cool, saline freshness. This wine represents the estate’s uncompromising vision: a paragon of density and refinement that dispenses with any rustic heaviness and possesses outstanding ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the estate’s roughly 70 vineyard sites across nine villages at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria, with vines averaging 60 years of age. The foundation is the limestone-rich soil of the area around Samaniego, which lends the wines their taut structure and sense of origin. The masterful selection is based on the “shoulders” of the grape bunches, which achieve perfect physiological ripeness thanks to maximum sun exposure.

Grape Varieties & Vinification

The cuvée, dominated by Tempranillo and complemented by Graciano, is based on one of the most spectacular innovations of founder Fernando Remírez de Ganuza, who passed away in 2024. In the eponymous Trasnocho method, a water-filled membrane presses the pomace against the tank wall after fermentation, applying roughly half the pressure of a press; this protects the pips and keeps oxygen out. Under head winemaker Jesús Mendoza, this artisanal perfectionism is masterfully continued.

Food Pairings

This multi-layered red wine calls for equally substantial dishes prepared with artisanal perfection. It is the ideal match for classic braised leg of lamb, pink-roasted beef fillet with truffle jus or intensely aged Manchego cheese.