COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Bodegas Miguel Merino
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Miguel Merino Gran Reserva Rioja Alta 2016 is a red wine from the DOCa Rioja appellation, specifically from the Rioja Alta region in Spain. Produced by Bodegas Miguel Merino, a family-owned boutique winery founded in 1990, the wine is a blend of classic Rioja red grape varieties, typically including Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, and Garnacha. The winery emphasizes meticulous vineyard work, with all tasks performed by hand, and a philosophy of minimal intervention in winemaking. As a Gran Reserva, it undergoes extensive aging according to strict Rioja regulations, a process designed to develop complexity and longevity.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family-run boutique winery with a focus on quality over quantity.
Fact 02
All vineyard work is done by hand, with no machines, herbicides, or pesticides.
Fact 03
Gran Reserva status requires a minimum of five years aging, with at least two in oak and two in bottle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Bodegas Miguel Merino emphasizes a hands-off approach, allowing the quality of the meticulously selected grapes to define the wine. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted with extreme care. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extensive aging as required for a Gran Reserva, with a minimum of two years in oak barrels and two years in bottle. The winery utilizes a combination of American and French oak for aging, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity. This extended maturation period is crucial for developing the characteristic depth and finesse of a Gran Reserva Rioja.
