{"product_id":"vina-real-rioja-gran-reserva-2012-750ml","title":"Viña Real - Rioja Gran Reserva 2014(750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eElite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwned by the CVNE family , Viña Real dates back to 1920. Today this winery is not only a winemaking pioneer in ageing Rioja Alavesa but a timeless brand that has always remained faithful to its roots, with authenticity and sincerity at the fore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since then, a meticulous balance between tradition and modernity has defined the shape and content of Viña Real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004 saw the inauguration of the new Viña Real winery in Laguardia, where the whole process takes place from receiving the grapes to dispatching bottled wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRioja Alavesa grapes are at the very heart of this winery. The winery’s name was inspired by the proximity of its vineyards to the old Camino Real. Clinging to this same patch of earth and blending into the Cerro de la Mesa hill is a monumental 30,000-square metre vat: this is the Viña Real building, an iconic design built in 2004 that masterfully blends the construction into the Riojan terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is bright and medium-deep garnet in color. It shows great aromatic intensity and complexity. Aromas typical of Tempranillo harmonise with those of aging, toasted and balsamic notes, so giving the wine its typicity. On the palate, the wine is round, structured, with good integration of the barrel aging notes, and ripe black fruits. Its finish is long. All of this contributes to our 2014 Vina Real's elegance, which characterizes a great wine with long aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRP94\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003eThe iconic Rioja Alavesa red 2014 Viña Real Gran Reserva was produced with grapes from their own vineyards in the villages of Laguardia and Labastida, mostly Tempranillo with 5% Graciano fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in new and second use barriques for 24 months. As with the Imperial Gran Reserva, I found great balance and elegance here, transcending the character of the year. It's a little shy and takes time to show aromas of fine spices, decayed leaves, wild berries and flowers. It's full and round, faithful to its style, juicy and rich even in more austere years. It's tasty and dry and has the balance to develop nicely in bottle. Another one for the table. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2017.\u003cbr\u003eJS93\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling\u003cbr\u003eA tight and taut red. Firm, very resolved and polished. Medium body. Juicy and beautiful. Long and very pretty. Coats your mouth with ripe tannins. Drink now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003eGritty olive and rubbery black-fruit aromas give this gran reserva an earthy, reduced opening. That's contrasted by sharp acidity, which brightens plum and savory berry flavors. Plum and chocolate notes come with coffee-like blackness on a finish where lively acidity reappears. Drink through 2026.\u003cbr\u003eWS91\u003cbr\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr\u003eSleek and supple, this red offers cherry and red plum flavors, backed by licorice, graphite and smoky notes. Well-integrated tannins lend support, while orange peel acidity keeps this lively. Harmonious, in the traditional style. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2029. 2,500 cases made, 600 cases imported.\u003cbr\u003eD91\u003cbr\u003eDecanter\u003cbr\u003eAttractive coffee and caramel aromas lead to a fruity, plummy palate of raspberry and spice on the finish. Youthful wine with plenty of character, but will soften and develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vina Real","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44172529959136,"sku":"118654","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/vina-real-rioja-gran-reserva_1_cf852b4e-6b36-42ca-a90f-c35e2924c252.jpg?v=1694117740","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/vina-real-rioja-gran-reserva-2012-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}