Great example from the excellent 2005 harvest. A blend of 85% Tempranillo / 15% Graciano, this wine spent 36 months in oak and another 36 months in bottle before release. A deep ruby in the glass, it delivers lots of dark red fruit, with layers of spice, leather, vanilla, tobacco and earthiness. The maturity time of this Gran Reserva delivers a beautiful, smoothly balanced wine. Decanted for 1 hour, this will easily last another 10-15 years.
#rioja #riojabaja #ontanon #granreserva #2005vintage #tempranillo #graciano #tempranilloblend #bodegamuseo #lamontesavineyard #lapasadavineyard #vinotinto #spanishred #spanishwines — 8 years ago
I love this #riojawine #realwine 90% #tempranillo 10% #graciano fantastic. Spicy, just a touch of #carbonicmaceration a touch of sweet juice a touch of roses and tar. Pure. — 8 years ago
A hidden gem, Graciano. #rioja #graciano #drinkspain — 8 years ago
El recorrido de este vino es enorme!!!! #riojalover #tempranillo #graciano #garnacha #mazuelo #sumiller Larga Vida al Rey!!!! — 8 years ago
Deep ruby #tempranillo #graciano slightly sweet attack great acidity med+nose you can drink it now but it's a baby. Looking forward to more complexity. Long long finish. — 8 years ago
Vasanth Balakrishnan
Even with 9 years of bottle age there’s still a lot of youth in this #rioja #riserva 100% #graciano. Purple/red fruit on the nose, a touch reticent. Active on the palate with lively acidity and tannins continue to build with each sip. So youthful I’m eager to try the 2001 vintage of from this producer that I bought recently. — 2 years ago