Sierra Cantabria - Rioja Gran Reserva 2015
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Viñedos Sierra Cantabria was a project started by the Eguren family around 1995 with the goal of producing and showcasing the finest wines they could possibly make from their finest vineyards that produce distinctly unique expressions of Tempranillo. Due to the history of viticulture in their family, the Eguren family takes pride in understanding their vineyards to a degree which is rare in the winemaking world. Today, the original wines produced by Bodegas Sierra Cantabria have been combined with the wines created under the Viñedos Sierra Cantabria brand to form a cohesive collection under the Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria brand. The Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria collection is built upon a foundation of classic style Rioja wines made from a blend of selected vineyards.
The family still prides themselves as viticulturists first, and as a result, all of the grapes are estate grown, and they do not source fruit from any third party source. As viticulturists in Rioja Alavesa, they grow a vast majority of Tempranillo, with only a small percentage of Garnacha and Graciano, as they recognize that Garnacha and Graciano do not ripen reliably in northern Rioja, and they do not want to source their Garnacha and Graciano from Rioja Baja.
Fermentation in stainless steel (inoculated) with indigenous yeast that have been selected from their vineyard and cellar. Maceration lasts 20-30 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. 26 months in American oak barrels. 25% new oak, 75% maximum of three vintage old barrels. Racked every four months.
“The 2015 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva is all Tempranillo and is raised predominantly in American oak. Black cherries, red plums, spicey wood, and savory herb notes all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a ripe, rounded, nicely concentrated mouthfeel, building tannins, and an outstanding finish.” - 92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The snap of fine, crisp tannins provides definition for the fresh mix of plum skin, crushed black raspberry, Mediterranean macchia and a touch of loamy earth on display in this well-knit red. Good length. Drink now through 2035.” - 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Producer: Sierra Cantabria
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano
Appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2015
Size: 750ml