Muriel Gran Reserva 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Muriel
Label Name:
 
Gran Reserva
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Rioja Alavesa)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Tempranillo
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 pts (2015). Natalie MacLean community score 91. Listed by multiple retailers and critic notes praising leather, spice and long finish

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry and plum with coffee, vanilla, leather and tobacco notes. Earthy, sous-bois and spicy accents, silky texture, dusty yet resolved tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, roast pork, aged Manchego or cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, teriyaki steak, spicy Sichuan dishes (moderate heat).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Tempranillo. Fermented ~20 days in stainless steel with daily pump-overs; aged ~24 months in new oak (≈75% French, 25% American) and matured in bottle for minimum 36 months before release.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas Muriel (Murua family) based in Elciego, Rioja Alavesa. Family-owned group with roots back to 1926; Muriel label established in 1982. Vineyards ~35–40 years on clay‑limestone soils.