Remelluri - Granja Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 (750ml) Bierzo

Remelluri - Granja Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 (750ml) BierzoThe Remelluri estates origins date back to the fourteenth century when monks from the Toloo monastery founded a sanctuary and farm at the site. The monks later abandoned the area, but local hermits continued to maintain the shrine there while the Real Divisa, a local community organization, maintained the farms to accommodate the needs of pilgrims who came to pray at the sanctuary. The estate was eventually split up and sold. The modern winery was

Scents of wild berries

Pairs perfectly with classic tapas but can also last the whole meal through with seafood and even sushi

rustic earth

from an estate that has been around since (at least) 862 AD

Henri is one of those rare people with quiet

dishes based on candied lemon or saffron for example

it's well put together and a screaming value for the modest price

It's 90% Mencía with 10% other grapes like Palomino

licorice and smoke follow through to the long

The wine was then cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to limit oxidation and preserve the aromatics

envelops the with its deep sip

Present but soft tannins give the wine a classical profile