Reserva
A Mediterranean character Rioja at its highest expression
Varieties
Tempranillo, Graciano, Maturana
Vineyard
Barón de Ley Reserva is made using grapes from our vineyards in the Rioja Oritental subregion, mainly the estates in Mendavia and Los Almendros in Ausejo.
The grapes from this area provide a concentrated, balanced and drinkable character to this wine.
Vinification and ageing
Following manual harvest and manual selection, the grapes ferment in our temperature-controlled state-of-the-art stainless steal vats where we search for the ideal balance between extraction and aromatic preservation.
After a minimum of 20 months ageing in American-oak casks, this wine finds its plenitude rounding off in the bottle.
Colour
Clean and bright with a medium robe and a ruby red color.
Aroma
On the nose it is complex with aromas of red fruits, sweet spices with a balsamic background.
Palate
After a powerful attack the sensation of soft, supple volume gradually extends across the palate for a creamy finish. The aftertaste reminds you of the red berry fruit mingled with hints of wild herbs.
Food pairing
In Rioja this wine is enjoyed with one of our most notorious and simple dishes: Patatas a la riojana, a hearty potatoes and chorizo-based stew.
It is a great wine for Sunday roast, stews, goose or turkey.
Serving temperature
92
Vintage 2018
James Suckling
92
Vintage 2017
James Suckling
90
Vintage 2017
IWSC
91
Vintage 2016
Tim Atkin
92
Vintage 2015
Decanter World Wine Awards
Top Wine of the Year
Wine Spectator
91
Vintage 2015
Wine Enthusiast
91
Vintage 2014
James Suckling
92
Vintage 2013
International Wine Challenge (IWC)
92
Vintage 2012
Tim Atkin Review
91
Vintage 2011
Wine & Spirits Magazine
95+
Vintage 2010
Decanter World Wine Awards
Best Rioja
