REMÍREZ DE GANUZA | FINCAS DE GANUZA RESERVA 2018 75cl

Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018 represents Bodegas Remírez de Ganuza's philosophy of excellence in an elegant and accessible interpretation of Rioja Alavesa. Made exclusively from the shoulders of the best bunches from mature vineyards, this wine combines technical precision, respect for the terroir, and perfectly integrated aging.

Its balance between fruit, freshness, and complexity makes it a red wine of great personality, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle and offering a refined experience from the first moment.

Characteristics

Winery: Remírez de Ganuza

Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja (Rioja Alavesa)

Vintage: 2018

Wine type: Red Reserva

Grape varieties: 90% Tempranillo, 7% Graciano, and 3% Garnacha

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Aging: 24 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels, with 30% new barrels

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from different plots located in the towns of the Sierra de Cantabria, within Rioja Alavesa.

The vineyards, with ages ranging between 25 and 40 years, grow under the combined influence of Atlantic and Mediterranean climates, favoring a slow and balanced ripening that provides aromatic intensity, good acidity, and great aging potential.

The harvest is carried out manually in 12 kg boxes, preserving the integrity of the fruit from the vineyard to the winery.

Elaboration

Following Remírez de Ganuza's characteristic method, the bunches remain for 24 hours in cold storage at 4 to 6 ºC, favoring a more delicate aromatic extraction.

Subsequently, a rigorous manual selection is carried out, separating the shoulders and tips of each Tempranillo bunch to use only the highest quality part.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks of different capacities, preserving the purity of the fruit and the expression of the vineyard.

The wine ages for 24 months in 225-liter barrels, combining 70% French oak and 30% American oak, with approximately 30% of the barrels being new, adding complexity without masking the varietal character.

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense, high-layered cherry color, bright and very attractive.

On the nose, it offers an elegant and complex profile where hints of wild red fruits, jam, delicate lactic notes, and an elegant mineral background perfectly integrated with the aging appear.

On the palate, it is broad, silky, and perfectly balanced. Its structure is fine, the tannins are polished, and the acidity provides freshness and length, leading to a persistent finish where ripe fruit, spices, and delicate mineral notes reappear.

Pairing

Perfect for accompanying red meats, lamb, traditional roasts, stews, legume dishes, small game, and cured cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: 16 ºC.

Fincas de Ganuza Reserva 2018 reflects the elegance and rigor that have made Remírez de Ganuza one of the benchmark wineries in Rioja Alavesa. A balanced and refined wine, where fruit, aging, and the character of the vineyard coexist naturally to offer a red wine of great depth and extraordinary gastronomic versatility.