Rioja Reserva, Sierra de la Demanda Gran Reserva Rioja 2015

Description:
The Sierra de la Demanda Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 is a classic, long-aged Rioja that beautifully showcases the finesse of Tempranillo from Sierra de la Demanda. The wine has a deep ruby color with orange nuances and opens with aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and subtle hints of tobacco, cedar, and vanilla, developed through long aging in French and American oak barrels. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant, with soft, ripe tannins, a balanced acidity, and a long, complex finish where red fruit and spicy notes converge.

When to drink:
This Gran Reserva is ideal for festive dinners or special occasions, but also deserves to be enjoyed quietly with a good book or a cheese platter.

Fun fact:
Wines from the Sierra de la Demanda region are distinguished by their high altitude and cooler microclimate, resulting in Tempranillos with extra freshness, refinement, and a pronounced minerality.

Winemaker:
The producer combines traditional Rioja methods with modern techniques, focusing on long aging and careful selection of grapes, resulting in a Gran Reserva that radiates both power and elegance.

Food pairing tip:
Excellent with roasted lamb, stews, game, grilled peppers and mushrooms, or with aged hard cheeses.