REMELLURI - Reserva - Magnum 2011
Remelluri (Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri by its full name) is located in Labastida in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The estate was founded by monks in the 14th Century. The vineyards changed ownership often before being purchased by Jaime Rodríguez in 1967. In 2010 his children, Amaia and Telmo Rodríguez took over the estate. While the estate has always avoided chemical inputs, organic certification was achieved in 2010.
Remelluri Reserva 2011 is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. The grapes come from the most important vineyards of the property, located in soil that contains limestone terraces of calcareous, clayey soil, with bedrock surfacing in certain areas. The wine aged 17 months in French and American oak barrels. 2011 is an excellent vintage in Rioja; with a mild autumn, and a cold and rainy winter, the growth season began with enough resources for the perfect development of the vines. During this period, there were no pests and diseases until the end of the growth cycle. During the harvest, there were no significant rains, so the health and ripening of the grapes were excellent. A great year with great aged wines that can be stored for a long time.
Grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano