2021 Remirez de Ganuza UV

Remírez de Ganuza ranks among the elite of Rioja and is known for its extreme focus on selection and detail. The house employs a meticulous approach using only the best fruit. With the Único Viñedo (UV), the winery demonstrates the extent to which precision can be achieved: a wine sourced from a single specific plot, with a complete focus on origin and expression. You can find more information in the Winery tab.

Origin and terroir

The grapes come from the La Rad plot, planted in 1973, located in the higher and cooler part of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. This location ensures slow ripening and the preservation of freshness. The combination of old vines and altitude produces a wine with concentration, tension, and a clear expression of the terroir.

Grapes and vineyard management

The UV is made from 100% Tempranillo. The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and then rigorously selected in the cellar. Only perfectly ripe fruit is used, ensuring purity and precision. The low yield from old vines results in a wine of great concentration without loss of elegance.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are carefully destemmed but not crushed. They enter the fermentation tank by gravity, where a cold maceration of 48 hours takes place. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts and is accompanied by gentle remontage and pigeage. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and aging for 16 months in 233-liter French oak barrels, which provides structure and refinement without overpowering the fruit.

Color, smell and taste

Deep ruby red in color. The aroma features complex notes of ripe red and black fruit, violets, spices, and subtle woody notes. On the palate, powerful yet controlled, with a beautiful balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins. The structure is fine and precise, with a long finish where fruit and spiciness come together.

Style and character

This wine showcases a modern, precise style of Rioja. No excessive extraction, but a focus on balance, finesse, and length. The combination of single vineyard, old vines, and careful vinification results in a wine with depth and elegance. Moreover, with a production of only approximately 1,642 bottles, this is a very limited wine.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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