Gonzalo de Berceo Gran Reserva 1996 ~ Rioja
Gonzalo de Berceo Gran Reserva (Bodegas Berceo ((Grupo de bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga)) c/ Cuevas, 32-36 26200-Haro (La Rioja) from Luis Gurpegui Muga packs a mean punch. A classic modern Rioja that is bursting with wonderful deep red fruit high notes with soft tannins and mellow spice finish. This is a great little wine which is medium bodied and not too woody.
VINEYARD
Grapes from vineyards in the Rioja D. O. Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuelo and Graciano
PRODUCTION
The bunches were hand picked, whole, clean and leaf free, in the premium time for vintage. Vinification was carried out with the traditional fermentation method and the wine rested in French Limousine oak barrels for a whole year. The two pahse ageing process began in French oak barrels for twio years and continued after bottling at the winery´s s cellars.
TASTING NOTES
Clean and brilliant, deep red with brick red hues. Toasted and vanilla aromas: well balanced, long, persistent finish with nice, well integrated acidity and tannins.
GASTRONOMY
Wine serving temperature; 15ºC in summer and 18ºC in winter. Decant the wine 20 minutes before serving. Perfect with all kinds of meats , game and smooked cheeses.
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