Viña del cura - Rioja

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Tesco Finest Rioja Reserva 75CLContains: Sulphites, Contains: Sulphites, Tasting Notes: Aromas of raspberry and vanilla spice. A rich, fruity flavour of red berry fruits with a layer of oak spice. Region of Origin Rioja Wine Colour Red Alcohol Units 10.1 ABV 13.5% vol. Current Vintage 2009 Producer Baron de Ley Type of Closure Natural Cork Wine Maker Gonzalo Rodriguez Pack Quantity 75 Pack Measure cl Country Spain Alcohol Type Wine Taste Category C rich and fruity, Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Vinification Details: The grapes are hand harvested in September, de-stemmed and crushed then a 7 day maceration takes place with two daily pump-overs. Vinification then goes on for 15 days in Stainless Steel at 29┬░C. The wine is then aged in 100% American Oak for 20 months + 24 months in bottle. History: Bar├│n de Ley is a winery founded in 1985 by a small group of Rioja wine professionals and who conceive and start a project of innovative and unique characteristics in this prestigious DOCa. The original Baron de Ley project was based on the idea of developing a purely .vineyard driven. winery, oriented to the production of high quality wines from own vineyards. The other main guideline behind the project was to develop and implement a new style of .modern. Rioja wines, Regional Information: The winery is 320 ha located in Rioja Baja on Alluvial soils, rich in clays and limestone. Clear Mediterranean influence, which implies more insolation and less rains than in the western Rioja areas, which creates optimal conditions for the obtention of wines with more colour, concentration and poliphenolic maturation. Storage Type: Ambient, Storage Instructions: To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.Store horizontally in a cool, dark place To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 3 years of purchase. Once open drink within 2 days.

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