Arnegui Reserva Rioja DOCa - Pagos del Rey

Arnegui Reserva Rioja DOCa - Pagos del ReyWith the Pagos del Rey Arnegui Reserva Rioja, a first-class red wine flows into the glass. It reveals a wonderfully bright, ruby-red color. When held at a slight angle, a transition of the wine’s color toward garnet can be seen at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. The bouquet of this red wine from La Rioja impresses with notes of dried plum and blackberry. Following the aromas further, cashew, vanilla, and leather emerge. The Pagos del Rey Arnegui Reserva Rioja presents itself to the wine lover as delightfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine in the high-quality segment. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an immensely silky texture. Thanks to its balanced acidity, the Arnegui Reserva Rioja caresses the mouth with a velvety feel, without lacking freshness. The finish of this very age-worthy red wine from the La Rioja winegrowing region, more precisely from Rioja DOCa, ultimately delights with a remarkable length. Vinification of the Arnegui Reserva Rioja by Pagos del Rey The balanced Arnegui Reserva Rioja from Spain is a single-varietal wine made from the Tempranillo grape. The berries for this Spanish red wine are harvested exclusively by hand once they are perfectly ripe. After the harvest, the grapes are brought immediately to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak vessels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the elegant Arnegui Reserva Rioja is aged for another 18 months in oak barriques. Food pairing for Pagos del Rey Arnegui Reserva Rioja This Spanish red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine with braised chicken in red wine, leek tortilla, or leek soup. Awards for the Arnegui Reserva Rioja from Pagos del Rey This wine from Rioja DOCa not only excites us, but well-known wine critics have also awarded it 90 points and more. Among the ratings for the 2017 vintage are James Suckling – 92 points