2016 Remirez de Ganuza Reserva

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Description

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The Remirez de Ganuza Reserva is the flagship of this famous, modern, innovative top winery from Rioja. The Reserva spent 26 months in the barrel before being bottled. The Reserva is produced from 89% Tempranillo and 9% Graciano and 3% Viura & Malvasia from vineyards that are over 60 years old. The grapes are harvested by hand in 12-kilo boxes, which are cooled for 24 hours in cold rooms to 4-6 º C, after which only "los hombros" or the shoulders (the upper part of the grape bunch) are used for its wine , because these are the ripest grapes that have seen the most sun. The harvested grapes are then fermented in French oak barrels after which the wine is transferred to new oak barrels (90% French and 10% American) for malolactic and aging for no less than 26 months in the impressive cellars.

The Remirez de Ganuza Reserva 2016 is a blend of 89% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 3% Mazuelo. In the glass it is deep red in color. The wine has a very complex bouquet with fine fruit tones, terroir impressions, southern sun, fine roasty touch and leather accent. Strong attack, meaty, mouth-filling wine with depth, after some airing more dimensions become available. Contemporary Rioja that is not tempted by over-extraction but reflects its grandeur in a complete structure with length. Finely crafted, elegant TOP Rioja with a great wine that only shows its real self after about 8 years.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

Specifications

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Block Bundle Options No
Type of Wine Red
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Appellation Rioja (Appellation)
Winery Remirez De Ganuza
Grape Graciano, Tempranillo
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2016
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2034
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Parker rating 93
James Suckling rating 92
Vinous rating 95
Tasting Profiles Earthy, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Red fruit, Flexible, Full
Drink moments Barbecue, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch

Professional Reviews

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Parker

93

No written review available.

James Suckling

92

Vinous

95

Wijnhuis

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Grandcruwijnen is the Dutch Importer of the wines of the Top Rioja House: Remirez de Ganuza and we are very proud of this because Remirez de Ganuza belongs to the absolute top of Spain and is also highly appreciated internationally. All their wines score well above the 90 Parker and Penin point mark with the absolute peak for the 2004 Gran Reserva which has received a whopping 100 points.

The owner of this absolute top domain is Fernando Remirez de Ganuza. Obsessed with quality with an ongoing commitment to excellence in his wine, Fernando is the absolute pioneer in Innovation. At Remirez de Ganuza, even the smallest detail in the entire production chain of the wines is looked at and they are constantly optimizing. Fernado's motto is that exceptional quality can only be achieved through strict selection. His knowledge and experience with La Rioja vineyards make him one of the most appreciated winemakers in the region. The vineyards are spread over the villages of Samaniego, Laguardia, Leza and Elciego which are located in the most beautiful part of the Rioja namely the Rioja Alavesa. The bottom of the vineyards have a limestone clay composition with abundance of gravel and small round stones. Remirez de Ganuza only works with very old vines with an average age of 60 years or older. About 90% of the vines are Tempranillo, the rest of the vineyards include Graciano, Viura and Malvasia. The vineyards are 'en gobelet' but with a support on wire so that there is a larger exposure to the sun and better photosynthesis. A unique system that Fernando developed himself.

At the Remirez de Ganuza winery, the grapes undergo a strict selection, which also shows how quality-conscious but also how innovative Fernando is making absolute top wine. All grapes are harvested by hand and the grapes are first "rested" in the cooling chamber for 24 hours. First is separation from the bottom and shoulders of each cluster. Only the “los hombros” or the shoulders (the top part of the bunch of grapes) are used for his Reserva wines (Fincas de Ganuza, Remirez de Ganuza reserva and gran reserva and Trasnocho) because these are the most ripe grapes with the most sun seen.

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