Ratings
JS 94 · DWWA Gold · IWC 92 · WE 92 · TA 91.
Identity
| Producer | Barón de Ley |
| Year | 2017 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Gran Reserva |
| Grapes | 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with light brick-red reflections. |
| Aroma | Lavender, ginger, saffron, sandalwood, fine wood spices, dried rose florals, red cherry, cedar, coconut, savory earth, leathery, olive, vanilla. |
| Palate | Round, balanced, silky tannins, fresh, lively, medium-full bodied, dry, ripe, with red cherry, dried roses, wood spices, sandalwood, cedar, olive, coconut, tangy, crisp acidity, lightly textured tannins. |
| Finish | Long-lasting, notes of toasted wood, dried fruit, tangy, wood spices, olive notes. |
| Food Pairing | Milk-fed lamb chops, cheese platter, Iberian hams, roast leg of lamb, roast beef. |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 |
| Aging Potential | 18 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Total Acidity | 5.4 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.90 |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Aging Process | 24 months in American and French oak casks, 36 months in bottle. |
| Fermentation | Temperature controlled fermentation at 24-26 °C with daily pumping over. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 450. |
| Soil | Alluvial calcareous soil in Cenicero vineyards. |
| Vine Age | Old vines, low-yielding. |
| Harvest Type | Manual. |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest and selection of bunches, mechanical selection of berries with state-of-the-art sorting table. |
Interesting facts
| Barón de Ley is a respected Rioja winery known for estate-grown grapes and traditional aging methods; the Gran Reserva is only produced in exceptional vintages. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8420347292586 |
| Cork | Natural cork. |