
Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa - Bodegas LANThe Rioja Gran Reserva of Bodegas LAN from La Rioja offers a bright purple color in the wine glass. Held at a slight angle, a transition of the wine color towards garnet red is discernible at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. Swiveling the glass, one can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it does not stand out on the glass walls in a watery, syrupy or liqueur-like manner. The first nose of the Rioja Gran Reserva reveals nuances of black currants, blueberries and mulberries. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity balsamic nuances. This dry red wine from Bodegas LAN is perfect for people who would prefer 0.0 grams of residual sugar in their wine. On the palate, the texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully silky. Finally, on the finish, this well-storable red wine from the wine-growing region of La Rioja delights with exceptional length. There are again hints of black currant and blueberry. Vinification of the Bodegas LAN Rioja Gran Reserva This balanced red wine from Spain is made from Carignan and Tempranillo grapes. Rioja Gran Reserva is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Spaniard exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately reach the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for the Rioja Gran Reserva from Bodegas LAN Drink this red wine from Spain ideally tempered at 15 - 18 ° C as an accompanying wine to stuffed peppers, cabbage roulades or boeuf bourguignon.