What is Christmas without a little glimmer and wine? The holidays are the ideal time to pop some corks, and with the Campo Viejo Rioja, be sure to have your palate feel good.
Rioja is one of those wines about which people are quite passionate. The gran reserva is even more special. This is a lovely wine, smooth and tasty. There is something that happens when you sip this wine. You just automatically have that good wine feeling. A more mature wine that hits your palate and gives you a relaxed feel. This wine goes well with chocolate, meat, and more.
This Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2015 is a "Gran reserva. Reserva wines are wines that have been aged for at least three years, at least one of which was spent in a barrel. "Gran Reserva" signifies it has been aged for at least five years, with at least two years in oak. Furthermore, gran Reserva wines are often produced only in exceptional vintages. White wines use these phrases as well, although for shorter lengths of time, with a minimum of six months in oak.
Notes from the Winemaker
Deep and bright ruby red color. The nose is complex. It retains the black fruit scents of blackberries, blueberries, and plums exceptionally well. It gradually opens out to reveal nuances of smoky, toasted wood, spices, and traces of minerals and tobacco. The palate is smooth, with soft and velvety tannins, outstanding palate weight, and exceptional acidity balance. The aftertaste is elegant and rich, with overtones of coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and dark fruit.
VIEW
Ruby red / Deep
BOUQUET
BOUQUET
Complex / Fruit aromas / Ripe red fruit / Blackberries / Blueberries / Plums
TASTE IN MOUTH
TASTE IN MOUTH
Smooth / Sweet tannins / Fine tannins / Long finish / Elegant / Perfumed
ALLERGENS
Contains sulfites
You can purchase this wine from any supermarket that retails wines in the UK or from the Campo Viejo website.
You can purchase it from Sainsbury and Vinissimus.
PS: I am getting another bottle and I plan to drink it after 10 years.
