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GRAN RESERVA 2016 DOCa Rioja
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CAMPO VIEJO
The recommended 2000 was released on October 27, 2007 at $29.95. This 2016 has a medium-deep ruby colour with a fairly intense, slightly spicy, somewhat cedary, gently complex, ripe, plummy nose with a touch of sandalwood. Dry, medium bodied, nicely structured, harmonious, slightly spicy, ripe, Damson plum fruit flavours with a lingering, cedary, bright finish. This blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuela has 13.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number 0629-L-032131 on the back label. CSPC 586701
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Cor Dis
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Rating **+(89 points)
Gently Cedary, Ripe, Harmonious
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: From an immensely popular producer comes this deep, rich red that spent two years in barrel and three years in bottle before release. The extensive ageing process results in a strong wine with a firm backbone of supple tannins and aromas of black cherry, sun-dried tomato, fern, leather, coffee, and sweet tobacco. Price $ 33.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - November 18, 2023
Cases bought 299 (12 bottles per case)

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Score:    - Not Presented   * Below Average   *+ OK   ** Good    **+ Excellent    *** Outstanding ***+ Exceptional

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