Remelluri Granja Remelluri Gran Reserva 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Remelluri
Label Name:
 
Granja Remelluri Gran Reserva
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Rioja Alavesa - Labastida)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo 75%, Garnacha 20%, Graciano 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 93; Jancis Robinson/Julia Harding 17/20; Peñín ~93

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red fruits, dried meat, tobacco, sandalwood and spice; concentrated, finely grained tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled beef, aged Manchego, stews, and cassoulet; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (roast pork), Peking duck, beef rendang, and rich mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, native‑yeast fermentation; aged ~24–27 months in a mix of French and American oak (various coopers and sizes). Bottled after extended élevage.

Vineyard Info
Historic single‑estate Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri in the Sierra de Toloño; high‑altitude terraced vineyards, stewarded by the Rodríguez family (Telmo & Amaia). Long heritage and estate‑focused viticulture.