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Gran Reserva Especial

1986 Rioja White Blend

The Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial is a remarkable white blend from the esteemed Rioja region, renowned for its exceptional quality and timeless elegance. With its alluring and vibrant color, this 1986 vintage showcases a beautifully harmonious balance of richness and freshness. The wine exhibits a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful mouthfeel that is both refreshing and satisfying. Bright acidity and pronounced fruit intensity provide layers of luscious citrus and stone fruit flavors, complemented by subtle notes of oak and spices. This exceptional white blend is expertly crafted, resulting in a smooth texture and a refined finish, making it a luxurious choice for any special occasion or a quiet evening of reflection.

Tasting notes:


White Peach

White Peach

Almond

Almond

Honey

Honey

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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