Viña Real Gran Reserva 2018 Rioja (1.5L)

A 2018 Rioja Gran Reserva from Viña Real, made from Tempranillo and presented in a 150cl magnum. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected, then fermented at controlled temperature. The wine rests in French and American oak barriques before a long spell of ageing in bottle. It is deep ruby in colour. The nose shows cherry and plum, with liquorice, tea leaves and spice. The palate is properly tannic, energetic, concentrated and well balanced, with a long finish. It works well with meat dishes such as a mixed roast.