COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Viña Real
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Real Gran Reserva 2014 is a red wine from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region of DOCa Rioja, produced by Viña Real, a brand established by CVNE in the 1920s. The blend is primarily Tempranillo (95%) with a touch of Graciano (5%). The grapes are sourced from Viña Real's vineyards located between 450 and 650 meters in altitude, grown in calcareous and sandy soils. The wine is characterized by its significant aging, spending an average of 24 months in new and used French and American oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 36 months of bottle aging before release. The 2014 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, requiring careful selection of grapes. Viña Real is known for its commitment to producing wines with excellent aging potential, body, structure, and aromatic intensity, reflecting the terroir of Rioja Alavesa.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Viña Real's name is a nod to the ancient 'Camino Real' (Royal Road) nearby.
Fact 02
The winery's modern design in Laguardia blends seamlessly into the hillside.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes an average of 24 months in oak, followed by at least 36 months in bottle.
Fact 04
The 2014 vintage faced challenging weather, requiring meticulous grape selection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Viña Real Gran Reserva 2014 begins with hand-harvested grapes that are carefully selected at the winery. A pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 hours is employed before fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperatures of 28-30°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for an average of 24 months in new and second-use French and American oak barrels. It then undergoes a minimum of 36 months of bottle aging before its release. Approximately 30,000 bottles were produced for this vintage.
