Viña Coqueta Reserva 2014

Wine Description for Viña Coqueta Reserva 2014 by Remirez de Ganuza

Colour & Appearance

Rich, luminous purple-red with youthful intensity that underscores the vitality of this Reserva wine.

Nose

A textbook Reserva that unites primary, secondary and tertiary aromas in impressive balance. Sweet and tart cherry dominate, accompanied by clove spice and an earthy note of damp forest floor. The 25-month barrique ageing integrates seamlessly, never becoming obtrusive.

Palate

The entry is full and fresh at once – a combination that is far from self-evident. The texture moves elegantly between silk and velvet, whilst fruit and spice dance perfectly together. Remarkable is how smoothly the 15 per cent alcohol is integrated. The fine-grained tannins give the wine structure and grip without ever turning harsh. The oak remains servant, never master of the wine.

Finish

Long, persistent and inviting. The tannins linger without becoming wearisome. A wine that not only invites the next sip, but positively demands it.

Terroir & Origin

From a single vineyard in Samaniego, situated at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria – one of the coolest zones in Basque Rioja. The vines, planted in 1975, stand at approximately 570 metres altitude and benefit from the elevation and cool nights that guarantee freshness and elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano. 25 months ageing in new French barriques, bottled in June 2017. The Graciano component lends additional spice and structure.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Lamb rack with herb crust, beef steak, game dishes such as venison loin, aged Manchego or hearty braised dishes.

Special Characteristics

This wine impressively underscores why Remirez de Ganuza ranks among Rioja’s leading producers. A Reserva that demonstrates what modern Rioja winemaking at the highest level means.