Conde de Villaseñor Gran Reserva

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medium russet ruby-red colour. Aromatic explosion of vintage aromas (vanilla, toasted grains, spices...), very ripe fruit hints (raisins, caramel...) and very subtle bouquet (leather, fallen leaves, tobacco...). As the wine unfolds, aromas become more intense. Perfectly structured mouthfeel, creamy and smooth, velvety and lingering. Very pleasant aftertaste. A Rioja classic.

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FOOD MATCHING: this wine goes especially well with roast lamb, baby lamb chops with vine shoots, casserole fish and medium strength cheese.

VITICULTURE: a selection of grapes from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. These are very poor quality calcareous soils with a clay loam texture. Vines averaging 50 years’ old, grown mainly using a traditional goblet guiding system.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Tempranillo.

PRODUCTION: 20-day fermentation and maceration process in stainless steel vats, with a daily pumping over to optimise the extraction of colouring agents and tannins. Malolactic fermentation in vat and two rackings before transfer into cask. Aged for 30 months in 225-litre (59-gallon) American and French oak casks, with three rackings. 3-year maduration in bottle before being released for sale.