COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Escudero
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Solar de Becquer Gran Reserva is a red wine from Bodegas Escudero, produced in the D.O.Ca. Rioja region of Spain. The wine's name is inspired by the poet Gustavo A. Bécquer, who found inspiration in the vineyard's landscape. The Escudero family has a winemaking history dating back to 1852, emphasizing traditional methods and estate-grown fruit from old vines. The vineyards are located on the southern slope of Mount Yerga, at altitudes ranging from 450 to 800 meters, on calcareous-clay soils. The 2011 vintage was characterized by warm, dry conditions, leading to concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are over 100 years old.
Fact 02
Named after romantic poet Gustavo A. Bécquer.
Fact 03
Aged for at least 24 months in oak.
Fact 04
Significant bottle aging contributes to complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Solar de Becquer Gran Reserva are hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts, with a maceration period of approximately 10 days. The wine is then aged for at least 24 months in American oak barrels, followed by significant bottle aging. The vineyards are managed using traditional methods without chemical intervention. The 2011 vintage was characterized by warm, dry weather, leading to low yields and concentrated grapes.
