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Red Wine Culmen Reserva 2019
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 22 months in French oak barrels and for 24 months in the bottle.
Reserva. 22 Months in French oak barrels from Allier
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Bodegas Lan
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Availability: In stock
€42.00
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The top-shelf bottle of Bodegas Lan, the wine Culmen Reserva is made from a traditional blend of mostly Tempranillo and a small amount of Graciano.
The grapes are sourced from low-yielding bushvines over 60 years old, the oldest of the Bodegas Lan estate. They are planted in Pago El Rincón, a gently sloped vineyard with cobble soils at 490 metres of altitude.
Once in the cellar, the grapes were selected on a sorting table and fermented in small truncated cone-shaped stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
After that, the red wine Culmen Reserva 2019 went through malolactic fermentation in extra fine-grained Allier and Tronçais French oak barrels, where it was subsequently aged for 22 months.
Finally, this red wine from La Rioja was bottled and aged for another 24 months before being released onto the market.
Pair this Reserva red wine with game recipes, roasts, casseroles and cured cheese.
Decant 1 hour before drinking, at the very least.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Culmen Reserva is deep ruby with some violet reflections. |
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| Nose | Impressively complex and nuanced, this blend of Tempranillo and Graciano brings loads of damson, boysenberries and bilberries, with a panoply of spices -cinnamon, vanilla, cedar, nutmeg, clove- evolving into black pepper, sandalwood and flowers, with deep mineral and earthy intimations. |
| Palate | Full-bodied and layered, with impressive focus and detail. This wine of Bodegas Lan is balsamic and earthy, with remarkable tannic structure, terrific acidity and a layer of forest berries underscored by some tobacco, leather and fresh herbs, all the way to a very long, gently mineral finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The red wine Culmen Reserva 2019 is an absolutely first-rate Rioja. Truly world-class. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Culmen Reserva 2017: Enterwine 93. Peñín 94. J. Suckling 94. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels from Allier |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 22 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Other guides | Decanter WWA 2024: 97 points & Platinum Medal. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 15%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Alone, Birds, bluefish, Bull meat, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled vegitables, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Pasta with red sauce and meat, Rice with meat, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
1 Review
Exciting new-style Rioja
Well-balanced, with good complexity and balance. This is fresher than your typical Rioja that leaves a very pleasant aftertaste.
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(Posted on 24 March 2023)
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