The first Vi\u00f1a Arana Gran Reserva from Rioja Alta , is a vintage characterised by drought, which gave a great heterogeneity in the grapes. The rains at the end of September had a very positive influence on the evolution of the vineyards, providing a perfect ripening of the berries.
\nThe grapes entered the winery in a magnificent state of health and with an excellent balance between alcohol content and polyphenols, which allowed us to produce wines of great quality, with good polyphenolic structure and a magnificent aromatic typicity, key factors in the ageing wines and determining factors in our decision to produce the first Vi\u00f1a Arana Gran Reserva.
\nVi\u00f1a Arana Gran Reserva in our history.<\/p>\n
We began the harvest with the Tempranillo grapes and 17 days later we picked the Graciano from Montecillo, the last plot to be harvested.
\nAll the grapes were transported refrigerated in small boxes to preserve their integrity. Alcoholic fermentation took place in tanks for 16 days for the Tempranillo and 18 days for the Graciano.<\/p>\n
Malolactic fermentation took place naturally and, in March 2013, the selected wines were transferred to our own American oak barrels with an average age of 3 years. During their three-year ageing, they were racked by the traditional method every 6 months. In March 2016, the last coupage was made, blending both varieties to achieve the magnificent balance that characterises this first Vi\u00f1a
\nArana Gran Reserva.<\/p>\n
Food pairing
\nEspecially recommended with all kinds of meats and stews, powerful Iberian cured meats, spicy fish, desserts with chocolate or red fruit topping. Perfect as an after-dinner drink.<\/p>\n
Tasting Notes
\nBigarreau cherry red colour, with a garnet rim. High aromatic intensity, with aromas of ripe red fruits, red berries, wild strawberry and black plum jam, which give way to the tertiary aromas of the careful ageing in wood: vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, caramel and sweet pastry notes. On the palate, its initial freshness and structure, typical of the brand, predominate. Balanced, with soft, sweet tannins. Elegant and complex finish.<\/p>\n
The base variety is Tempranillo (95%) with 5% Mazuelo from the El Palo and Las Monjas estates in Rodezno. Own vineyards planted on loam soils in 1973.
\nCherry red colour, with a garnet rim.<\/p>\n
High aromatic intensity, with aromas of ripe red fruits, red berries, wild strawberry and black plum jam, which give way to the tertiary aromas of the careful ageing in wood: vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, caramel and sweet pastry notes.<\/p>\n
On the palate, its initial freshness and structure, typical of this brand, predominate. Balanced, with soft, sweet tannins. An elegant, complex finish, where notes of ripe red fruits and balsamic notes leave a splendid finish. A wine with a long capacity to continue improving in the bottle.<\/p>\n
It is therefore a wine with freshness, intensity, sophistication and above all, a great name and ageing potential. In short, an excellent wine.<\/p>\n
Type of wine: Red wine Presentation: Wooden case
\nVarieties: Tempranillo 95% and Mazuelo 5%.
\nD.O. RIOJA.
\nVintage: Very good.<\/p>\n
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