• Aged in our ancient cellar of Ollauri (est. 1.877).

• Aged for 3 years in American oak.
• Traditionally classic Rioja style.

Technical Data:

Vintage: 1997.

Denomination of Origin: D.O. Ca. Rioja.

Type: Red.

Alcohol content: 12,5% alc. / vol.

Grape variety: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha & 10% Mazuelo / Graciano.

Grape source: The Rioja Alta Region.

Sweetness index: 2 g./l. Dry.

Production method: After a careful fermentation, the wine is kept in vats for a stabilisation period of 12 months in order to be fully stabilized and is then transferred to oak casks for its ageing. Gran Reservas are kept in oak casks for a period of 36 months depending on the particular vintage, type of wine and the final decision of the wine-maker.

Maturation site: Old Cellar at Cenicero.

Type of oak casks: Part of first year in new oak, rest of time in casks with an average age of 6 years.

Tasting comments: Deep ruby red, with tawny hues. Gran Reservas have a subtle aroma derived from their oak and bottle ageing. Harmonious and smooth but also full and meaty, presenting a full range of pleasant sensations both in the nose and in the mouth.

Other comments: It is recommended that this wine be stored in a location with the right humidity and temperature. This will insure its improving quality for years to come.

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