COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sierra Cantabria Reserva 2014 is a 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja DOCa appellation in Spain. Produced by Bodegas Sierra Cantabria, it originates from the Eguren family's private vineyards, situated in the valleys influenced by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. The Eguren family's winemaking history in Rioja dates back to the 19th century, with Bodegas Sierra Cantabria being their oldest brand, founded in 1957. The estate practices organic and dry-farmed viticulture, with vines averaging over 30 years of age.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are over 30 years old.
Fact 02
Viticulture includes organic and biodynamic practices.
Fact 03
Manual harvesting and sorting are employed.
Fact 04
Aged in 80% new French and American oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Sierra Cantabria Reserva 2014 begins with manual harvesting and meticulous sorting of 100% Tempranillo grapes. Fermentation occurs over 8 days at around 30°C in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by a two-week maceration with daily pumping over. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, with 80% new and 20% two-year-old. The estate employs organic and dry-farmed viticulture with selective biodynamic practices.
