Morrisons, The Best Rioja Gran Reserva, Rioja, 2012

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Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at Foyles, London, 08 Oct 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2022
Made for Morrisons by Baron de Ley, this is a deliciously savoury red, perfect for the Sunday roast. It's hitting a sweet spot of maturity now, with chamois-like tannins on a silky palate of wild red berries, plums and exotic spices, well-integrated oak and fresh acidity. The Carta Roja, Organic Pura Monastrell 2018 is also excellent value at £7.75.
Producer
Morrisons
Brand
The Best Rioja Gran Reserva
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Northern Spain
Appellation
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
10% Graciano
90% Tempranillo / Tinto Fino