RIOJA RESERVA – Fuenmayor, Spain
TEMPRANILLO – 100%
COLOUR:
Rich Garnet
AROMAS:
Blackberries & Cedar
PALATE:
Deep black fruits and sweet spices such as nutmeg and mace dominate this full bodied Reserva. A rounded mouthfeel with a smooth vanilla tannin leads to a satisfying length
AGEING POTENTIAL:
Although this wine is ready to drink now, it will develop in the bottle over another two years
WINEMAKING:
Rio del Rey is a collection of Rioja wines inspired by Spain’s ancient and beautiful river Ebro, The “King of Rivers”. Rioja is famous for expertly blending the best fruit from across its regions. The grapes for Rio del Rey are specially selected from La Rioja Alta and La Rioja Alavesa. The wines are produced for modern tastes, whilst keeping true to the heritage of Rioja
A food friendly and approachable style, created to reflect current consumer trends
FOOD MATCH:
This wine can stand up to bigger meat dishes like seared steaks, chorizo stews and pulled pork. Also perfect with hard cheeses such as Manchego
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual sugar 3 g/litre
WINE MAKER:
Pagos del Rey, Fuenmayor
