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Red Wine Luis Cañas Reserva 2017
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 18 months in oak barrels and for 18 months in bottle.
Reserva. 18 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Luis Cañas
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Availability: In stock
€17.10
Product Description
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Produced by Luis Cañas, the wine Luis Cañas Reserva is made from Tempranillo and a dollop of Graciano (5%).
The grapes are sorted from 40-year-old vineyards located in Rioja Alavesa. They were carefully selected, destemmed and destemmed. Then this Spanish red wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 21 days with frequent pump-overs.
After that, this red wine from La Rioja was transferred into 2nd year French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels. There it completed malolactic fermentation and was aged for 18 months.
Prior to its bottling, the wine Luis Cañas Reserva 2017 was delicately filtered and clarified.
Finally, this Reserva red wine from La Rioja was further aged for 18 months in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
Aerate half an hour before drinking.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Luis Cañas Reserva is medium purple with some purple tinges. |
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| Nose | Red fruit, cocoa and coffee sensations combine with notes of clove, cinnamon and leather. The background of this blend of Tempranillo and Graciano suggests some balsamic, slightly mineral nuances. |
| Palate | Round and well-structured, with juicy tannins, and a large load of fresh ripe red fruit. This reserva red wine from bodega Luis Cañas also presents some subtle lactic notes, as well as suggestions of underbrush, sweet spices and balsam. Long, savoury finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Elegant and expressive, the wine Luis Cañas Reserva 2017 pairs well with meat sauce and vegetables. We recommend decanting it gently, so the wine can express all its virtues. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Luis Cañas Reserva 2016: Enterwine 91. Luis Cañas Reserva 2015: Enterwine 91. Luis Cañas Reserva 2014: Enterwine 91. Luis Cañas Reserva 2013: Enterwine 91. Peñín 91. Luis Cañas Reserva 2012: Enterwine 92. Peñín 93. Parker 90. James Suckling 90. Luis Cañas Reserva 2011: Enterwine 91. Peñín 92. Luis Cañas Reserva 2010: Parker 91. Peñín 92. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%. |
| Pairings | Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Light, easy to drink, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
1 Review
go canas
Staple Rioja. Flawless, unimpeachable.
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(Posted on 13 December 2018)
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