Production
Reserva wines are only produced in years of exceptional quality - and from the most select vineyards. This is a blend of Tempranillo (95%) and Graciano (5%) sourced from La Pasada vineyard in the Sierra de Yerga at 800 metres altitude, and La Nave, a plot in the Siete Caminos at the foot of Monte Yerga at 450m. These vineyards are around 30 years old with poor soils of a sandy-loam texture and a variety of aspects and vine training systems in use. The grapes are harvested by hand, beginning with the Tempranillo. They undergo a three selection process - firstly in the vineyard, then when they are received at the winery and finally on a sorting table - before vinification begins. After a long maceration at controlled temperature the wine spends 24 months in American and French oak, with medium toast (both used and new), followed by 24 months in bottle before release.
Tasting notes
Aromas of bramble fruit with spice and lightly floral notes. On the palate plum and ripe blackberry fruit flavours combine with ample acidity, minerality and earthy notes. Tannins are smooth and supple as you would expect from an eight year old wine, and it is drinking beautifully
Food match
Drink this Reserva with lamb, roast pork or mushroom risotto.
