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Wine Description
The Story
The production of this wine involves the careful selection of the best barrels available and the best grapes from the La Coqueta vine, situated on the South-facing side very close to the winery. The barrels have been selected for their finesse and quality with the clear aim of making the very best wine. In addition to the usual careful checking process during fermentation and ageing in our winery, for this wine we take even more care. All proceeds from sales of María Remírez de Ganuza Reserva Especial are given over to charitable causes: proceeds in respect of 2003 and 2004 vintages were donated to the cancer charity AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer) to fund research projects. Proceeds for 2005 and 2006 are to be used to fund projects undertaken by the Downs Syndrome charity, Fundación Síndrome de Down.
Blend: 95%Tempranillo, 5%Graciano
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Ageing: 26 months in new French oak barrels.
Winemaking: Manual harvest, grapes from vineyards of an average age of 60 years, transportation in boxes of 12 kg to thermo-regulated cooling chambers and stored there for 24 hours prior fermentation. Selection of grapes on sorting table and separation of the bunches into shoulders and tips.Forthis wine a selection of barrels from Viña Coqueta have been combined with others barrels selected from among the best in ourwinery, all with the aim of producing our best wine.
Vintage 2011
Rioja: Hot, dry weather throughout the summer set the stage for ripe, deeply flavored wines that tend to be low-acid and fruit-forward, with round tannins that will ensure positive aging over at least the coming decade.