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Red Wine Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2016
Gran reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of old-vines Tempranillo & Graciano aged for 24 months in barrels and for 48 months in the bottle.
Gran Reserva. 24 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Luis Cañas
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Availability: In stock
€34.40
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A classic wine from Bodega Luis Cañas, a household name in La Rioja, Luis Cañas Gran Reserva is produced from the best grapes coming from over 50-year-old vineyards located in La Rioja Alavesa.
It is made from a traditional blend of Tempranillo and Graciano. Both varieties were selected on site, destemmed selected again, after which this Spanish red wine was fermented under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for 2-3 weeks.
Then this red wine from La Rioja wine was transferred into 2nd year French (70%) and American oak barrels (30%), where it completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for 24 months.
Bottled in February 2018, Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2016 was further aged for 48 months before its commercial release.
We suggest that you aerate this Gran Reserva red wine 1 hour before drinking.
27,369 bottles produced.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Luis Cañas Gran Reserva is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Complex and multilayered, this blend of Tempranillo and Graciano smells of pure, ripe black fruit and red fruit, underscored by a layer of mineral and earthy remembrances. There are also some notes of fine wood and spices, with a touch of leather and some smokey and floral nuances. |
| Palate | This wine of Bodega Luis Cañas is well-balanced and delicately warm. It shows great vitality, with wild berries, a touch of creme de cassis and remembrances of toast, balsam and spices. The tasty tannins and the crisp acidity suggest that the wine will have a long life. Long finish with a smokey aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | Elegantly complex and precise, Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2016 will probably become one of our favourite Rioja wines - that is, if it is not already. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2015: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. J. Suckling 92. T. Atkin 91. Decanter WWA 2022 - 96 points & Gold Medal. Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2014: Enterwine 92. Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2011: Enterwine 93. Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2010: Enterwine 93. Parker 92. Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2008: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Best Spanish Wine - Decanter Asia Awards.
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| 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 oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Name of Award | Decanter WWA 2023 - Gold Medal & 95 points. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Civet, Cod, Cured cheeses, Fish and vegitables, Game animals, Meat and vegitables, Mushrooms, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
GR Canas
Approaching its summit at 8 years, I think it still has a good a 4 o 5 years ahead. Anyway, it is a great wine.
Review by
(Posted on 5 July 2018)
canas gran reserva
An exceptional Rioja, perfect for a family dinner or any special occasion. This wine has grace, equilibrium, poise, a lovely texture and a delicious ending.
Review by
(Posted on 2 November 2017)
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