Reserva Selección de la Familia, Rioja DOCa, Luis Cañas

The wines intended for the Reserva de la Familia come from a selection of old vines which meet a number of features such as a good location, good sun exposure and specific soil.  The minimum age of the vines is 45 years. Nose is full of red cherry notes, memories of ripe fruit, blackberry jam and a background of fine wood, with a marked eucalyptus character. Powerful on the palate, dense, structured, with silky tannins. The finish is broad, complex, long and persistent. Aged in new French and American oak casks for 20 months. This wine’s versatility allows us to savour its personality with classics such as roast lamb or pork or gamey stews. But it also blends perfectly with mushrooms, truffles, nuts, cream-based or spicy dishes, chocolate. Packed in wooden cases of six. One of John’s favourites.