VIÑA HERMINIA | RESERVA 2020 75cl

VIÑA HERMINIA | RESERVA 2020 75cl

Viña Herminia Reserva 2020 is a classic, elegant, and gastronomic Rioja, made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano, and refined through a long aging process that combines wood and bottle. A wine conceived for the table, for roasts and stews cooked without haste, and for those occasions where a bottle becomes part of the memory.

Behind Viña Herminia there is also a personal story. The brand was created as Joaquín's tribute to his wife Herminia, giving her name to a vineyard and a wine with the intention of keeping her memory alive. A story that the winery has continued since 1949 and that today translates into wines with a distinct Riojan identity.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2020

Winery: Viña Herminia

Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Wine type: Red Reserva

Grape varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano

Aging: 24 months in barrel

Bottle aging: 12 months

Oak: Selection of barrels, mainly American, French, and Eastern European oak

Format: 75 cl

Serving temperature: 17 ºC

The Winery

Viña Herminia originates from a story of love and memory. Joaquín wanted to honor his wife, Herminia, by naming a vineyard and a special wine after her so that her memory would live on.

The history of the house dates back to 1949 and continues today with the desire to produce wines capable of accompanying moments and celebrations.

The winery is surrounded by vineyards and occupies a unique building whose architecture draws an “H”, the initial of Herminia. Inside, approximately 3,200 barrels rest, carefully selected to provide different nuances during aging.

Winemaking and Aging

The winemaking aims to preserve the wine's fruity character and combine it with the complexity provided by prolonged aging.

Viña Herminia Reserva 2020 remains for 24 months in barrels, using different oak origins, mainly American, French, and Eastern European. The barrels have an average age of approximately three years, seeking a balanced integration of the wood.

After this stage, the wine continues its evolution for 12 months in bottle, where it finishes rounding out its structure and harmonizing its aromas.

Tasting Notes

It presents an intense cherry-red color with mature cherry tones, lively, bright, and with a depth characteristic of its evolution.

On the nose, it is frank, fresh, and complex. The ripe cherry fruit remains clearly present, accompanied by an elegant creamy sensation, slight liqueur notes, and a well-integrated barrel background that adds depth without concealing the fruit.

On the palate, it is round, ample, and flavorful, with good volume and a slightly fleshy texture. Its journey is long and balanced, ending with a persistent and pleasant finish.

Pairing

This Reserva is especially suitable for dishes of certain intensity. Excellent with beef stews, roasts, lamb, red meats, wild boar, and other game dishes, as well as traditional stews and cured cheeses.

It is recommended to serve at about 17 ºC.

Viña Herminia Reserva 2020 is one of those Riojas designed to be enjoyed around a table. Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano, patient aging, and a history dating back to 1949 shape a broad and elegant red wine, made to accompany long meals, celebrations, and moments worth remembering.