Product Description
- Viña del Cura Rioja Gran Reserva Denominación de Origen Calificada 2012 Product of Spain
- This intensely concentrated Rioja has been barrel aged in fine oak for 2 years before maturing 3 years in the bottle at award winning Baron de Ley winery. Hand harvested Tempranillo create this premium wine, full of mellow black fruits, hints of vanilla and exotic spice. This rich wine complements hearty meaty dishes, roast lamb, beef or game.
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Contains sulphites.,
- Contains sulphites.
Tasting Notes
- This rich and premium wine is full of mellow black fruits, hints of vanilla and exotic spice.
Region of Origin
Rioja
Wine Colour
Red
Alcohol Units
10.5
ABV
14.0% vol
Current Vintage
2011
Producer
Baron De Ley
Type of Closure
Natural Cork
Wine Maker
Gonzalo Rodriguez
Country
Spain
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Grape Variety
Tempranillo, Graciano
Vinification Details
- The grapes are hand harvested in September, de-stemmed and crushed then a 10 day maceration takes place with two daily pump-overs. Vinification then goes on for 14 days in Stainless Steel at 29°C. The wine is then aged in oak for 24 months and for a minimum of 3 years in bottle.
History
- Barón de Ley is a bodega created by a small group of Rioja wine experts who decided to embark on a project, which at the Reserva wines, and has earned itself a deserved place among the international winemaking elite. Baron de Ley is a winery founded in 1985 and modelled on the Medoc Châteaux, bringing together all the elements that make wine a work of art. Situated in Rioja Baja, only 30km from Longroño, Baron de Ley is the biggest estate owner in Rioja.
Regional Information
- The winery is 320 ha located in Rioja Baja on Alluvial soils, rich in clays and limestone. Clear Mediterranean influence, which implies more insolation and less rains than in the western Rioja areas, which creates optimal conditions for the obtention of wines with more colour, concentration and poliphenolic maturation
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Store horizontally in a cool, dark place. Best enjoyed within 3 years of purchase
Wine of
Spain
Bottled in
Spain
Number of uses
6
Name and address
- Tesco Stores Ltd.,
- Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
- U.K.
Net Contents
75cl e
Nutrition
| Typical Values | 100ml contain | Each glass (125ml) contains |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 320kJ / 77kcal | 400kJ / 96kcal |
| *Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
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