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Gran Reserva

1999 Rioja 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Graciano

The Gonzalo Pastor Gran Reserva is a remarkable red wine that showcases the excellence of the Rioja region, particularly the 1999 vintage. Composed primarily of Tempranillo, with touches of Garnacha and Graciano, this wine presents a full-bodied experience, rich in character and complexity. Its acidity is high, providing a lively and mouthwatering quality that balances the rich flavors beautifully. The tannins are notable and structured, offering a firm backbone that complements the wine's depth. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting luscious notes of dark berries and plums, underscored by hints of spice and elegant oak. This wine is dry, making it an ideal pairing for various hearty dishes and a true embodiment of Rioja's storied winemaking tradition.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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