COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Ramirez de la Piscina
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sta María de la Piscina Gran Reserva 2014 is a red wine from Bodegas Ramírez de la Piscina, located in the Rioja DOCa region of Spain. The winery's history is deeply intertwined with winemaking traditions dating back to the 12th century, with the wine's name itself referencing a historic Romanesque church. The vineyards are situated in Ábalos and San Vicente de la Sonsierra, within the Rioja Alta sub-region, at elevations up to 600 meters. The 2014 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions in Rioja. As a Gran Reserva, this wine undergoes significant aging in oak and bottle, a hallmark of traditional Rioja winemaking.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a 12th-century Romanesque church.
Fact 02
Family winemaking roots trace back to the 12th century.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located at the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria.
Fact 04
Adheres to strict Gran Reserva aging regulations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Sta María de la Piscina Gran Reserva begins with destemmed grapes undergoing fermentation in tanks. As a Gran Reserva, the wine adheres to strict aging requirements. Bodegas Ramírez de la Piscina typically ages its Gran Reserva for two years in a combination of American and French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of one year of bottle aging. The winery's philosophy emphasizes traditional methods combined with modern technology to maintain the classic Rioja style while enhancing quality. Sustainable farming practices are employed in the vineyards.
