Red Wine Lan Gran Reserva 2016
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An amazingly priced, high-quality Gran reserva red wine from Bodegas Lan, the wine Lan Gran Reserva is sourced from over 40-year-old vineyards located in the area of La Rioja Alta, DOCa Rioja.
Made from the very best estate-grown Tempranillo grapes, nuanced with a dollop of Mazuela (Carignan), the 2016 vintage of this Spanish red wine was an early one, which produced grapes of an excellent quality.
Fully destemmed and vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature, the grapes were macerated for a long time to extract aromatic and tannin compounds.
After finishing fermentation, the red wine Lan Gran Reserva 2016 was transferred into hybrid oak barrels -French oak heads and American oak staves- where it was aged for 28 months.
Once bottled, this Gran reserva from La Rioja was further aged for 36 months minimum before hitting the market.
Decant this red wine from La Rioja 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Lan Gran Reserva is deep ruby with a violet hue on the rim. |
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Nose | Suggestive aromas of forest floor, leather, vanilla and cinnamon, intertwined with wild berries, blueberry pie, smoke and balsam. This blend of Tempranillo and Mazuela is endearing. |
Palate | This reserva red wine of Bodegas Lan is smooth-bodied and tangy, with a medium-high acidity, plush tannins and layers of dark fruit, spices and smoke, with an impressively long finish. |
Our personal opinion | Flavourful and exquisitely balanced, the wine Lan Gran Reserva 2016 is a solid Rioja that will not disappoint you. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Lan Gran Reserva 2015: Enterwine 92. J. Suckling 93. |
Year | 2016 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 28 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Other guides | Decanter: 96. James Suckling: 93. T. Atkin: 92. |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 97%, Mazuela 3%. |
Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |