MIGUEL MERINO RESERVA

 GRAPE: Tempranillo 96% Graciano 6%

APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa

VINIFICATION: The grapes are harvested by hand in 15 kg plastic boxes Subsequently, they are deposited bunch by bunch on the processing table selection We do not macerate before or after we carry out a controlled fermentation in small stainless steel tanks in which We try to respect all the nuances and subtleties of our grapes Malolactic fermentation takes place in new barrels.

TASTING NOTES:

It presents an attractive garnet color very clean and bright. The nose is dominated by notos of ripe red and black fruits combined with other nuances more subtle sweets, pastries and toasted fruit of its long aging in barrel. Wide and very tasty with firm tannins and a long finish.

FOOD PAIRING:

An excellent red wine for dishes of roasted red meats, legumes and stews. It also combines very well with startes of sausages, ham, Iberian and cured cheeses.

RATINGS HISTORY:

   

  • 94 points by Tim Atkin, vntg 2018.
  • 94 Points by Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), vntg 2018.
  • 93 points by Tim Atkin, vntg 2016.
  • 93 Points by Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), vntg 2016.

Tech Sheet:

PRODUCER: Briones, in the heart of the Rioja Alta, gathered all the conditions I was looking for: old steep vineyards of Tempranillo grapes, chalky soil and a climate showing a marked Atlantic influence. Declared a town of historic artistic merit, Briones is where we decided to site our bodega.

Now as one of the smallest wineries in Spain, our wines are among the most prestigious in the country.