COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2007
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas LAN
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas LAN, founded in 1972, is named after the initials of the three provinces that define the Rioja DOCa: Logroño, Álava, and Navarra. Located in Fuenmayor, within the Rioja Alta sub-region, the winery is highly regarded for its modern approach to traditional Rioja winemaking. The Gran Reserva bottling represents the pinnacle of their classic aging selection, sourced from low-yielding, 30+ year-old vines. The 2007 vintage in Rioja was characterized by a long, cool growing season that yielded wines of exceptional elegance, vibrant acidity, and outstanding structural longevity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name LAN is an acronym representing the three provinces of the Rioja DOCa: Logroño, Álava, and Navarra.
Fact 02
Bodegas LAN pioneered the use of hybrid barrels, combining American oak staves with French oak ends for unique spice and structure.
Fact 03
The 2007 vintage benefited from a slow, late harvest, resulting in remarkable acidity and structural elegance perfect for long-term cellaring.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Prolonged maceration on the skins is utilized to optimize color and tannin extraction. Following DOCa regulations for Gran Reserva, the wine undergoes extensive aging: it is matured for 24 months in hybrid oak barrels (featuring American oak staves and French oak ends) as well as traditional French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 36 months of refinement in the bottle prior to commercial release.
