Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Remelluri
Label Name:
 
Rioja Reserva
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Rioja Alavesa)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; retail listings report critic scores commonly in the 93–95 range; noted on some retailer pages as included in Wine Spectator Top 100 (2025) listings

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red fruits (black cherry, plum) with cedar, tobacco, spice and balsamic hints; fresh acidity, refined tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, beef stews, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, teriyaki beef, umami-rich mushroom stir-fries, Chinese red-braised dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown organic/biodynamic fruit; hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged ~20–21 months in a mix of foudres and French/American oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri — historic family-owned estate in Rioja Alavesa, specializing in old vines, low yields and organic/biodynamic viticulture focused on terroir expression.