COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%
PRODUCER
Bodegas Luis Cañas
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Luis Cañas Reserva 2019 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja appellation, specifically from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region in Spain. Produced by Bodegas Luis Cañas, a family-owned winery with a long history, this Reserva is made primarily from Tempranillo (95%) with a touch of Graciano (5%). The grapes are sourced from old family vineyards situated in the high-altitude areas of Rioja Alavesa. The wine undergoes an extensive aging process: 18 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by another 18 months of bottle aging before its release. The producer is noted for its organic viticulture practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes come from old family vineyards.
Fact 02
Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
Fact 03
Undergoes an additional 18 months of bottle aging before release.
Fact 04
The producer works organically.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Luis Cañas Reserva 2019 is produced from a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, sourced from old family vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Following harvest, the wine undergoes an extensive aging regimen. It spends 18 months maturing in French and American oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months of aging in the bottle. This dual aging process is crucial for developing the wine's characteristic complexity and smooth texture. The producer also employs organic viticulture practices in their vineyards.
