Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Reserva

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja ReservaThe 1996 Reserva was also the product of a challenging vintage, ? an average year for less meticulous producers. It is a fragrant, fruit driven wine that has ample savory fruit and a forward personality. It should drink well over the next 10 years. Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is one of Riojas benchmark estates. It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The

and exceptionally lengthy

Straddling the fence between opulence and freshness

it is dazzling

powerful and rugged medium full flavors that culminate in a dusty

(89-92)/2023+

even robust finish does more than hint at the cellar potential

(93-96)/2035+

With time in the glass hints of sweet roses

and a little more savoury

This was also relatively reduced and impossible to evaluate

From top to bottom

it is nonetheless quite promising