Don Jacobo Gran Reserva

Additional information

Class

Red Wine

Country

Spain

Winery

Bodegas Corral

Region

Rioja Alta

Vintage

2005

Grape Varietal(s)

Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo

Maturation

36 months in American oak barrel of 225 L. 36 months in bottle.

Alcohol

14%

Description

Vineyards

Vineyards located on the hillside of Moncalvillo, most of the vineyards are over 50 years old, the main variety is Tempranillo, gobelet trained and manually harvested in the month of October.  Tempranillo variety is considered native of Rioja, it is the most characteristic variety of this Denomination of Origin. The soils are ferrous clay type and the average altitude is 400 meters. The  predominant climate is continental and Mediterranean.

Tasting

Medium intensity and garnet red colour, nose has memories of roasted coffee, clove-like spices, ripe fruit and black pepper, so tannins, a low acidity with hints of raisined grapes and cocoa, a long finish.

Temperature to be served between 15 and 18 ºC.
Ideal with meat.

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