Rioja Gran Reserva, Viña Real 2017 (750 ml)

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94 poena - The Wine Advocate

Osnovana dvadesetih godina prošlog vijeka i nazvana po istorijskom Camino Real putu koji je povezivao Rioju sa sjeverom Španije, Viña Real je dugo prepoznata po elegantnim i profinjenim vinima koja izražavaju karakter Rioja Alavese. Proizvedena pretežno od Tempranilla sa vinograda na većim nadmorskim visinama i krečnjačkim zemljištima, vina su poznata po balansu, svježini i klasičnoj riojanskoj sofisticiranosti.

Gran Reserva 2017 predstavlja prelijepo uglađeno i izražajno vino, otvarajući se aromama crne trešnje, šljive, kupine, ljubičice, kedra, duvana, vanile i slatkih začina, uz nijanse kože, balzamičnih nota, kakaa i mineralnosti. Na nepcu je vino svilenkasto, strukturirano i harmonično, kombinujući koncentrisano tamno voće sa rafinisanim taninima, svježinom i besprijekorno integrisanim drvetom. Kompleksno i elegantno, postepeno se razvija ka dugom, baršunastom i postojanom završetku obilježenom začinima, slanim nijansama i klasičnim karakterom Rioje.

94 points - The Wine Advocate

Founded in the 1920s and named after the historic Camino Real route linking Rioja to northern Spain, Viña Real has long been recognised for producing elegant and refined wines that express the distinctive character of Rioja Alavesa. Crafted primarily from Tempranillo grown on high-altitude limestone-rich soils, the wines are known for their balance, freshness, and classical Rioja sophistication.

The 2017 Gran Reserva is a beautifully polished and expressive wine, opening with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, and sweet spice, layered with hints of leather, balsamic notes, cocoa, and mineral undertones. On the palate, the wine is silky, structured, and harmonious, combining concentrated dark fruit with refined tannins, freshness, and seamlessly integrated oak. Complex and elegant, it unfolds gradually into a long, velvety, and persistent finish marked by spice, savoury nuances, and classical Rioja character.