COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
DOMINIO DE QUEIRON, S.L.
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Queirón de Gabriel Reserva is a red wine from Dominio de Queirón, S.L., produced in the Rioja DOCa, specifically the Rioja Oriental sub-region. The wine is a blend primarily of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, sourced from high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of the Sierra de Yerga. The producer, Dominio de Queirón, is a project of the Pérez Cuevas family, who have a four-generation winemaking legacy. The winery is located in the historic 'Barrio de Bodegas' of Quel. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its high-altitude origin, the blend of grape varietals, and the classic Rioja winemaking approach involving extended aging.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is situated in the historic 'Barrio de Bodegas' of Quel, an 18th-century wine enclave.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located at altitudes up to 790 meters (2600 feet).
Fact 03
The wine is a tribute to Gabriel Pérez's lifelong dream.
Fact 04
It's considered the 'Vino primordial' and essence of Queirón.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Queirón de Gabriel Reserva is produced by Dominio de Queirón, S.L. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards located on the slopes of the Sierra de Yerga. Following harvest, the wine undergoes extended aging, including 18 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by maturation in large wooden vats (foudres). The producer's approach emphasizes environmental respect and the use of traditional Rioja grape varieties. The winemaking process is designed to achieve a classic Rioja style with significant aging.
