2016 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva

Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | Spain |
Region | |
Appellation | Rioja (Appellation) |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2016 |
Grape | , |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2034 |
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Description
The Sierra Catanbria Gran Reserva from the Spanish top winery Sierra Cantabria is only made in the good years. The Gran Reserva is a blend of mainly Tempranillo with a little Graciano from vineyards older than 30 years. The wine matures for 26 months in American oak of which 25% is new oak and 75% 2nd or maximum 3rd year. The wine is bottled without filtration. The wine then gets years of bottle maturation before it is released. After 2005, 2008 and 2009 and 2010, the 2014 is now the successor.
The wine is surprisingly soft and elegant at first, but after some swirling a pallet of aromas is released. In the nose we smell beautiful notes of sandalwood, Asian herbs, incense, violets, minerals and various black fruits which leads to a firm, sturdy wine with an excellent volume & concentration with tightly packed, layered fruit. Already delicious to drink, but we advise to open the wine an hour in advance or otherwise decant it.
“Character, identity and expression of Rioja Sonsierra. Elegant aroma, tasty red fruit on the palate with silky tannins and ripe” Marco Eguren
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Appellation | Rioja (Appellation) |
Winery | Sierra Cantabria |
Grape | Graciano, Tempranillo |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2016 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2034 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CountrySpain
RegionLa Rioja
Vintage2016
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Score
93
A lovely gran reserva that has lots of fruit, peppery spices, vanilla and touches of balsamic and tobacco. Excellent acidity, with a medium body and firm, dusty tannins. Very long and bright, with some sweet spices that aren't overpowering. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
From: The Many Riojas of Rioja: A Tale of Forking Paths (Apr 2024)
A flavorful Sonsierra wine, the 2015 Gran Reserva is 100% Tempranillo sourced from San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida, Rioja. Aged for 26 months in American oak barrels, this garnet wine with a bricked sheen exhibits a complex nose of oak and spice, accompanied by hints of herbs, sour cherry and thyme. Dry, compact and juicy, the mildly rich palate lingers with a thyme-inflected finish. The nuanced character of this Gran Reserva is the result of well-managed vineyards, located in the very best terroir of the Sonsierra.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on December 2023
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The Spanish winery Sierra Cantabria was founded in 1957 by Guillermo Eguren and is one of Hermanos Eguren's beautiful wineries. Sierra Cantabria is located in the Rioja in a unique location between the River Ebro and the Sierra Cantabria mountain range. The Sierra Cantabria Mountains (1200m.) And the River Ebro (350m.) Provide a special microclimate with Mediterranean and continental features - mild winters and mild summers, unique to wine growing.
On the other hand, the thermal summer jump (intense heat during the day with fresh night temperatures) increases the polyphenol content, which makes for excellent quality wines with a distinctive character.
The vineyards of Bodega Sierra Cantabria are mainly located in the towns of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Labastida and Laguardia, an area very well known for wine growing.
The Tempranillo variety predominates, along with small amounts of Garnacha, Viura and 'Hairy Tempranillo', all of which are grown in vineyards about 35 years old, although there are also plots up to 70 years old.The harvest is carried out by hand every year, paying special attention to the rigorous selection of the grapes that are the soul of the wine, in optimal condition and in perfect ripening conditions. The careful harvest is followed by a thorough separation of the bunches, which is done on a selection table at the entrance of the winery. Winemaking is aimed at minimal intervention in the winery to fully respect the character of the terroir
The Sierra Catanbria Gran Reserva from the Spanish top winery Sierra Cantabria is only made in the good years. The Gran Reserva is a blend of mainly Tempranillo with a little Graciano from vineyards older than 30 years. The wine matures for 26 months in American oak of which 25% is new oak and 75% 2nd or maximum 3rd year. The wine is bottled without filtration. The wine then gets years of bottle maturation before it is released. After 2005, 2008 and 2009 and 2010, the 2014 is now the successor.
The wine is surprisingly soft and elegant at first, but after some swirling a pallet of aromas is released. In the nose we smell beautiful notes of sandalwood, Asian herbs, incense, violets, minerals and various black fruits which leads to a firm, sturdy wine with an excellent volume & concentration with tightly packed, layered fruit. Already delicious to drink, but we advise to open the wine an hour in advance or otherwise decant it.
“Character, identity and expression of Rioja Sonsierra. Elegant aroma, tasty red fruit on the palate with silky tannins and ripe” Marco Eguren
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Appellation | Rioja (Appellation) |
Winery | Sierra Cantabria |
Grape | Graciano, Tempranillo |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2016 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2034 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
James Suckling
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Gran Reserva 2016
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CountrySpain
RegionLa Rioja
Vintage2016
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
93
A lovely gran reserva that has lots of fruit, peppery spices, vanilla and touches of balsamic and tobacco. Excellent acidity, with a medium body and firm, dusty tannins. Very long and bright, with some sweet spices that aren't overpowering. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
From: The Many Riojas of Rioja: A Tale of Forking Paths (Apr 2024)
A flavorful Sonsierra wine, the 2015 Gran Reserva is 100% Tempranillo sourced from San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida, Rioja. Aged for 26 months in American oak barrels, this garnet wine with a bricked sheen exhibits a complex nose of oak and spice, accompanied by hints of herbs, sour cherry and thyme. Dry, compact and juicy, the mildly rich palate lingers with a thyme-inflected finish. The nuanced character of this Gran Reserva is the result of well-managed vineyards, located in the very best terroir of the Sonsierra.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on December 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The Spanish winery Sierra Cantabria was founded in 1957 by Guillermo Eguren and is one of Hermanos Eguren's beautiful wineries. Sierra Cantabria is located in the Rioja in a unique location between the River Ebro and the Sierra Cantabria mountain range. The Sierra Cantabria Mountains (1200m.) And the River Ebro (350m.) Provide a special microclimate with Mediterranean and continental features - mild winters and mild summers, unique to wine growing.
On the other hand, the thermal summer jump (intense heat during the day with fresh night temperatures) increases the polyphenol content, which makes for excellent quality wines with a distinctive character.
The vineyards of Bodega Sierra Cantabria are mainly located in the towns of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Labastida and Laguardia, an area very well known for wine growing.
The Tempranillo variety predominates, along with small amounts of Garnacha, Viura and 'Hairy Tempranillo', all of which are grown in vineyards about 35 years old, although there are also plots up to 70 years old.The harvest is carried out by hand every year, paying special attention to the rigorous selection of the grapes that are the soul of the wine, in optimal condition and in perfect ripening conditions. The careful harvest is followed by a thorough separation of the bunches, which is done on a selection table at the entrance of the winery. Winemaking is aimed at minimal intervention in the winery to fully respect the character of the terroir