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Ramirez de la Piscina Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 750ml
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SKU 1011451
$33.06/bottle
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Some fine wood spices, hazelnut and chocolate with cedar, blackberries and graphite. Juicy and firm on the palate with medium to full body and nicely gritty tannins. Long and still quite tight. Better after 2026.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
Country
Spain
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
Region
La Rioja
La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.
Appellation
Rioja
Rioja, a renowned wine appellation in Spain, stands as an emblem of the country's winemaking heritage and innovation. What makes Rioja unique is its commitment to blending traditional and modern winemaking methods. Primarily crafted from Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo as supporting players, Rioja wines showcase a remarkable balance of fruit, oak, and complex aging.
Rioja's classification system, featuring Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, delineates the aging periods, highlighting the region's dedication to quality. The use of American oak barrels imparts distinctive vanilla and coconut notes, contributing to Rioja's recognizable profile. The diverse terroir, from the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alta to the warmer Rioja Baja, adds depth and complexity to the wines.
Exploring Rioja allows enthusiasts to savor the rich tapestry of Spanish winemaking, where historic bodegas coexist with modern practices, resulting in wines that seamlessly marry tradition and innovation, offering a glimpse into the soul of Spanish viticulture.
JS92pts
James Suckling
Some fine wood spices, hazelnut and chocolate with cedar, blackberries and graphite. Juicy and firm on the palate with medium to full body and nicely gritty tannins. Long and still quite tight. Better after 2026.
JD92pts
Jeb Dunnuck
From the dreaded frost year that nonetheless produced great quality where it could, higher-elevation vineyards fared better, yet even still, very little of the 2017 Gran Reserva was produced. Employing the same winemaking process as its Reserva, it spent longer in oak (24 months) and more time in bottle (36 months). The aging is tangible in soft, melty tannins and a spiced, mature fruit profile of currant and dried cherry. Structured, it will age well another 10-15 years.
VM91pts
Vinous Media
The 2017 Gran Reserva Ramírez de la Piscina, from Rioja Alavesa, was aged for 24 months in a mix of French and American oak. Presenting mild red and black fruit aromas, including cherry and a hint of jam, over a woody backdrop, it's dry and structured in the mouth with coarse tannins and a core of ripe fruit. Mildly juicy and concentrated, the winemakers handled a difficult year, 2017, well.
WS89pts
Wine Spectator
There's a subtle juiciness to this light-on-its-feet red, with flavors of ripe black cherry, pomegranate puree, sweet tobacco and vanilla set on a lightly grainy texture and framed by fine, taut tannins. Moderate finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha. Drink now through 2028. 750 cases made, 450 cases imported.
