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Tesco Finest Viña Mara Rioja Gran Reserva
Reference number 053451018
£83.94 per case
Equivalent to £13.99 per bottle
83 Clubcard Points
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Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Grape
- Tempranillo
- Vintage
- 2005
- Producer
- Baron de Ley
- Winemaker
- Gonzalo Rodriguez
- Stopper
- Screwcap
- Special Diet
- Vegetarian
- ABV
- 13.5
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Product Details
Tasting Notes
A rich, mature flavour with raspberry and exotic spice.
A long, complex finish
- Medium Bodied
- Find out more about our tasting guide
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
Expert Opinion
In the press...
Victoria Moore - The Daily Telegraph 08/12/2012Of the 2004 vintage, Victoria Moore said: “All the molten strawberries and polished wood of the Gran Reserva style for an excellent price.”
Jancis Robinson - FT Magazine 08/12/2012Of the 2004 vintage, Jancis Robinson said: “Charm incarnate in this unusually venerable example. (Only the Spaniards mature their wine this long.) Very dark crimson. Thick and sweet. Some really charming strawberry fruit and Rioja structure.”
The Wine Gang - thewinegang.com 01/01/2013Aged for two years in oak barrels, this is an approachably mature, pure Tempranillo from the reliable Baron de Ley stable in Rioja Alta, displaying attractive, sweet cherry qualities on the nose with supple-textured tannins, a raspberryish, savoury fruit juiciness and a slightly rustic, dry aftertaste.
Background
History
Made especially for Tesco by Criadores
Winemaking details
Gonzalo Rodriguez
Regional info
The vines are situated in the Rioja Alta region, with a Mediterranean climate and clear Atlantic influence. The soil type in Rioja Alta is Alluvial, rich in clays and limestone.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 15 Reviews
This is one of my favourite wines.
By sunshine
21 April 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2004 vintage
I came across this wine by chance about a year ago. It is qute expensive but its rich fruity taste is worth it. It is good when you get the chance to buy it at a special price and I would definitely buy a case again.
Jancis Spot-on
By Rolls
17 April 2013
Expert
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2004 vintage
Recommended by Jancis Robinson in the Financial Times just before Christmas and she was spot-on. Waited until the 25% off everything at which point for a well made mature Rioja this was outstanding. Well done Tesco
Great smooth wine perfect for all occassions!
By StevieJ
21 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2004 vintage
Great body, smooth and great with a sunday roast or on it's own with biscuits and cheese!
Rioja With Legs
By Sniffer07
08 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2004 vintage
This wine has real depth with a full and blackberry-type flavour, and such a welcoming bouquet.......great value over the Xmas offer. Originally caught my eye as one of the top 10 recommended reds for 2012 by Jancis Robinson, - at the lower end of costs!
From a female point of view...disappointing.
By barbniris
04 January 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2004 vintage
I expected a 'fruit' full wine. It was much too dry for me, very little body and lacked 'lip-smacking' fruityness. I suggest it would be popular with elderly gentlemen who like 'well-hung' game; ( i.e . someone who had jjust a few taste-buds operating.) It went well with dolcelatte cheese and a mild curry. I missed memories of a rioja that I had in Toledo one hot summer's evening. Rich, full bodied and succulent.
Dissapointing
By DavidS
03 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2004 vintage
As another reviewer said very dissapointing considering the price. Had to change to another wine with Christmas Day lunch!
A real Rioja
By Padma
28 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2004 vintage
Once again we enjoyed this real quality Rioja which reminds us so much of the MARQUES DE CACERES and Faustino many years ago. It was not quite as good as last years stock but stll an excellent bodied wine
disappointing
By sandy4
28 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over
We were very disappointed with the mediocre taste of the wine, average at best and a lot of sediment in the bottle.
Gold award gran reserva
By Rufus2
27 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2004 vintage
Delicious complex nicely aged. Not for everyday drinking but good to have in for nicer meals or company
immediately recognisable.
By Tippler23580
07 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2004 vintage
This Rioja is of the usual good quality. It is full bodied with a rich, but not too heavy aftertaste. It suits a wide range of dishes yet is subtle enough to appeal to a "novice" drinker.
a fine Rioja
By barry
28 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2004 vintage
I have purchased Tesco Finest Via Mara Rioja Gran Reserva many times & found it to maintain a very fine taste.Good on its own or with a sirloin,If you enjoy a tempranillo grape then I recommend you try this red.
Very enjoyable.
By philduck
27 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2004 vintage
This Baron de Ley rioja is a very good. An Old style rioja with a long finish. Well worth the money.
Rioja Gra Reserva
By gbsdundee
27 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2004 vintage
A nice easy drinking red. For my taste not quite full bodied enough.
Rich & mature
By Mikey27
24 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54
The rioja is rich & mature , full of plum fruit its one of the best rioja i have tasted & its a bargin at the price , i will be stocking up on this
Disapointing
By Gentlemanofleisure
21 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
Have been enjoying the Reserve so thought i would try the grand reserve and was disappointed. It maybe needs to be left for a while longer. Think i will go back to the reserve.
