COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta
PRODUCER
Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rioja Santiago Gran Reserva 2015 is a red wine from the DOCa Rioja region of Spain, produced by Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines. The wine is primarily made from Tempranillo and Garnacha tinta grapes. Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines is a significant exporter from Spain, with a history that includes bodegas established as early as 1870. The producer is part of 'The Haciendas Company,' a venture that integrates gourmet products with hospitality. Their philosophy centers on quality, passion for wine, and environmental respect, seeking to harmonize traditional Spanish winemaking with contemporary enological practices. The 2015 vintage in Spain experienced a favorable spring, contributing to a successful harvest despite some overall challenges.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Marqués de la Concordia is among Spain's top 4 wine exporters.
Fact 02
Some of their associated bodegas date back to 1870.
Fact 03
The producer aims to blend old-world Spanish heritage with modern techniques.
Fact 04
This wine is a Gran Reserva, requiring significant aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rioja Santiago Gran Reserva 2015 is produced from Tempranillo and Garnacha tinta grapes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging process characteristic of Gran Reserva classification in Rioja. This involves a minimum of two years in oak barrels and at least one year of bottle aging. The producer, Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines, integrates modern enological technology with a philosophy of quality and respect for the environment. The 2015 vintage benefited from a favorable spring, supporting successful grape development.
