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Vina Bujanda Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

Description

Gran Reserva is the top rung of the Rioja ladder and it is not given away lightly. The rules demand at least two years in oak and a further three in bottle before the wine can be sold, so what arrives has already done most of its waiting for you. Familia Martinez Bujanda have been making wine in Rioja since 1889 and the Vina Bujanda range is their most straightforward expression of the house style.

This is Tempranillo aged in American oak, which gives the sweet vanilla and coconut note that defines traditional Rioja. Underneath it there is dried strawberry, fig and a little balsamic lift, and with time in bottle the fruit has turned savoury and the tannins have gone soft and dusty. Leather and tobacco leaf on the finish.

Drinking beautifully now. Roast lamb is the obvious partner, but it is just as good with manchego and jamon, or a plate of grilled chorizo.

Vina Bujanda Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

£24.00
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Taste Profile

Dry
Sweet
Light
Complex
Fresh
Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Fig

Vanilla

Tobacco

Pairing Suggestions

Grilled Lamb

Charcuterie

Mushrooms

More Information

Attributes

  • Type: Red Wine

  • Style: Bold and Complex Red

  • Country: Spain

  • Region: Rioja

  • Blend: Tempranillo

  • Vintage: 2016

  • ABV: 13%

  • Size: 75cl

  • Farming: Sustainable

  • Winemaking: Traditional

  • Vegan: Certified

Vina Bujanda

Viña Bujanda has a total of 127 hectares spread over plots in Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta, including an important estate near Logroño, “El Seminario”. Viña Bujanda is the project that Carlos and Pilar Martínez Bujanda decided to undertake in their own home, Oyón, where their great-grandfather Joaquín Martínez Bujanda founded the family winery. The work in the vineyard determines all the products of Familia Martínez Bujanda.

Rioja

Rioja, located in northern Spain, is one of the country’s most prestigious and renowned wine regions. The region benefits from a diverse climate with influences from both the Mediterranean and Atlantic, contributing to its varied wine styles.
Famous for its reds, primarily made from Tempranillo, which produce wines known for their depth, rich fruit flavours, and well-integrated oak characteristics, the region also produces notable blends incorporating Garnacha and Graciano. Rioja’s whites, including those from Viura and Malvasía, are celebrated for their freshness, aromatic complexity, and balanced acidity. Historically, Rioja has a winemaking tradition dating back to Roman times. The region gained prominence in the 19th century with the influence of French winemaking techniques, and today it is recognised for its commitment to both traditional and modern practices. Rioja's classification system, including Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, reflects its dedication to quality and aging potential, making it a benchmark for Spanish wine.

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