Bodegas Berberana CARTA DE ORO Gran Reserva Rioja DO
Where it's from:
Spain, Rioja
Price per case:
£119.88
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
Founded in 1877 by the Martinez Berberana family in Olauri , Berberana continues to combine new technologies with tradition to produce wines of great character. A blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha this wine is kept in vats for a period of 12 months in order to fully stabilise and is then transferred to oak casks for its ageing. The Gran Reservas are then kept in American oak casks for a period of 36 months depending on the particular vintage, type of wine and the final decision of the wine-maker before being bottled. Deep ruby red coloured wine with tawny hues this Gran Reserva has a subtle aroma derived from oak and bottle ageing. Harmonious and smooth but also full and meaty, this rioja is showing a full range of pleasant sensations both in the nose and mouth through to the long finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
Spain, Rioja
Producer:
Bodegas Berberana
Product ID:
200497
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