COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Torre de Oña
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lat 42 Gran Reserva 2016 by Torre de Oña is a DOCa Rioja red wine from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. Produced by Torre de Oña, a winery owned by the prestigious La Rioja Alta S.A. group, it is crafted primarily from Tempranillo with a small addition of Mazuelo. The wine's name, 'Lat 42', may refer to its geographical latitude, highlighting its specific origin. As a Gran Reserva, it adheres to strict aging requirements, signifying a wine of considerable age and complexity. The grapes are sourced from the Finca San Martin vineyard, situated at approximately 600 meters above sea level, characterized by chalky clay and limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gran Reserva status means at least 5 years of aging.
Fact 02
Torre de Oña exclusively uses grapes from its own Finca San Martin vineyard.
Fact 03
Rioja Alavesa's high-altitude vineyards contribute to wine character.
Fact 04
Aged in both American and French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Lat 42 Gran Reserva 2016 is produced using hand-harvested grapes from Torre de Oña's Finca San Martin vineyard. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. As a Gran Reserva, the wine undergoes a rigorous aging process, including a minimum of two years in American and French oak barrels and at least thirty-six months of bottle aging, totaling a minimum of five years of maturation before release.
