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Salagón Reserva 2009
Rioja DOCa
Named after the soil its 30 year old vines are planted on, this is a gloriously rich and full flavoured Rioja Reserva. From the same family that own historic Bodegas La Emperatriz, this is pure Tempranillo aged two years in oak for toasty richness.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Silky with crunchy red fruits, smoky spice and vanilla notes
Aroma
Strawberry, cherry, mint with cocoa hints and oaky tones
More information
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Red - Full Bodied
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Bright ruby
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13.5% ABV
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10.13 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2020
Eduardo Hernáiz is the talented winemaker behind the famous wines of Bodegas La Emperatriz (in the 1890s its wine beat all the major châteaux of Bordeaux). At the same immaculate cellar he makes this richly endowed Rioja Alta Reserva. The vines, all 30 years old, lie at over 450 metres altitude, so the grapes ripen slowly even in the warmest vintages. Eduardo was particularly pleased by the quality of these grapes in 2009, when conditions were “perfect for a balanced ripeness”. Pure Tempranillo, matured for two years in finest American oak, has produced a luscious red with strawberry and cherry aromas, crunchy red fruits and a rich wrap of cocoa, vanilla and spice from its sojourn in oak. Serve in large glasses – it’s drinking well now.
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