2025 Remirez de Ganuza Erre Punto Tinto

This is unique to the Netherlands, and the Erre Punto Tinto is actually only sold in Spain because there is only a small quantity available here. The Spaniards love this wine, so there is absolutely no need for Remirez de Ganuza to export it, as they already have too little locally. After much insistence, we were allowed to take a few cases along, because the Erre Punto is what you might call a true summer red wine, and these wines are becoming more and more in demand. Not heavy, oak-laden red wines, but a quality wine that is delicious to drink chilled.

The Erre Punto is a young, fresh red wine made using the method of carbonic maceration and traditional fermentation, using the parts below the shoulders of the bunches selected for their Reserve wines. For the top wines, Remirez uses only the shoulders of a bunch (these have received the most sun), while the part below (the "tips" of the bunches) of the selected bunches is used for the Erre Punto.

As with the Reserve wines, the Erre Punto Tinto is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, and 10% Viura and Malvasía.

For the 2025 edition of Remírez de Ganuza Erre Punto Tinto, the winery presents not only a new vintage but also a striking new label design that literally gives the wine an artistic character. For this vintage, Remírez de Ganuza has collaborated with Spanish artist Adriana Oliver, known for her minimalist, pop-art-inspired portraits. Her work is characterized by clean lines, a strong graphic sensibility, and a timeless, modern appearance. This aligns perfectly with the philosophy of Erre Punto: a young, expressive, and accessible wine with a contemporary style, yet with respect for tradition.

The label of this 2025 vintage is therefore not just a label, but also a visual interpretation of character, identity, and expression. The bottle thus becomes a “double work of art”: both through the wine inside the bottle and through the artwork on the bottle.

The harvest is entirely manual, and the grapes come from vineyards averaging 60 years old. After picking, the grapes are first cooled for 24 hours (4-6 degrees) to preserve the fruit. Subsequently, a manual selection of grapes takes place on the table, and the separation of shoulders and ends occurs.

In the glass, this wine is violet purple with an intense nose of floral notes, lilacs, wild berries, blackberry, and a hint of strawberry. The taste is fruity and fleshy with a lovely acidity, and we also detect some redcurrants and a touch of liquorice. This is exactly what Spaniards like to drink on a sunny day at the end of the workday, and the wine is served chilled (around 14 degrees). This is wine in its purest form. Fruity, not too heavy, and just as delicious chilled on the terrace, with a BBQ, or simply to enjoy as a handsome, elegant, fruity red wine.

The Remírez de Ganuza Erre Punto Tinto (also written as Erre de Ganuza Tinto ) is a modern Rioja wine that combines elegance and freshness with a clear fruit expression and is an excellent accompaniment to the dishes below.

Roasted chicken with paprika and thyme
The spicy notes complement the fragrant and slightly spicy tones of the wine. The chicken is not too heavy in texture, making it a nice match for the medium body of Erre Punto Tinto.

Meatballs in tomato sauce
The juiciness of the minced meat and the acidity of the tomato sauce match the fresh acidity and fruity style of the wine. The wine has enough structure to carry the dish without making it too heavy.

Pasta with roasted vegetables and Parmesan
The savory taste of the cheese and the grilled flavor of vegetables such as bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant combine well with the subtle oak influence and ripe fruit aromas of the wine.

Beef burgers with fried onion and mustard
The juicy beef pairs with the soft tannins and fruitiness of the wine. The sweet onions enhance the ripe notes of red fruit, while mustard offers a fresh contrast that complements the wine's acidity beautifully.

Mushroom risotto with rosemary and pecorino
The umami of the mushrooms complements the earthy and spicy accents of the wine beautifully. The creamy texture of the risotto pairs well with the round, elegant structure of Erre Punto.

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