Discover the exquisite Bodegas LAN Rioja Reserva, a premium red wine crafted from 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, sourced from 25-year-old vines in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Aged for 18 months in innovative hybrid French-American oak barrels and an additional 20 months in the bottle, this wine boasts an intense garnet hue and a symphony of aromas—red fruits like cherry and blackberry meld with notes of vanilla, spices, black pepper, and fig. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied, silky texture with well-rounded tannins and refined balsamic acidity, culminating in a long, harmonious finish. Perfectly paired with roasted meats, stews, cured cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes, LAN Rioja Reserva is the epitome of elegance and balance, ideal for both special moments and everyday indulgences.
Lan Rioja Reserva is primarily made from 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo grapes sourced from vineyards located in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa.
This wine is aged for 18 months in hybrid barrels, combining American oak staves and French oak bases. It undergoes an additional 20 months of bottle maturation before being released, allowing the flavors to fully integrate and develop complexity.
Lan Rioja Reserva features an intense garnet color with bright cherry hues. On the nose, it offers aromas of red fruits like cherry and blackberry, complemented by vanilla and spices from oak aging. The palate is structured and balanced, with silky tannins, balsamic acidity, and a lingering aftertaste of ripe fruit and spice.
This wine pairs wonderfully with grilled or roasted meats, game, hearty stews, and mature cheeses. Its balanced acidity and full body complement rich and flavorful dishes.
The grapes for Lan Rioja Reserva are sourced from vines that are around 25-30 years old, located in the Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa subzones. These areas feature clayey-calcareous soils and benefit from a cool climate that enhances the grapes’ concentration and complexity.
Yes, Lan Rioja Reserva can continue to develop if stored under proper conditions. While it is ready to drink upon release, it can age gracefully for several more years, increasing in complexity over time.
Bodegas LAN pioneered the use of hybrid barrels that combine American oak staves, which add vanilla elegance, with French oak bases, contributing subtle spice. This innovative method enhances the wine's complexity and balance.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) percentage of Lan Rioja Reserva is 13.5%.
Lan Rioja Reserva stands out for its innovative use of hybrid barrel aging, its balanced and elegant profile, and the meticulous selection of grapes from old vines in premium subzones of Rioja. The extended aging process also enhances its complexity and harmony.
While specific production details regarding vegetarian or vegan suitability are not provided, many traditional Rioja wines are made without animal-derived fining agents. For confirmation, it is recommended to check with the producer directly.
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