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Remelluri Reserva 2017

Telmo Rodriguez

0,75L

Rioja / Spain / Red

33,90 €

In stock

Robert Parker : 93+/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

This wine is made exclusively from the estate’s own grapes, grown organically on the Labastida hillsides, at an altitude of between 600 and 800 m. The nose opens with a complex bouquet of stewed red fruits, blackcurrant, garrigue, fine leather, cigar box, and a hint of menthol. The palate is dense yet slender, with a fresh structure and fine tannic structure. The balance between fruit ripeness and natural acidity is remarkable. The long aging (17 to 24 months) in French oak barrels brings elegance and length without overpowering the wine. A precise, slightly saline finish with nuances of sweet spices and cocoa. Perfect for stewed meats, roast lamb, or autumn dishes. Drink now after aeration, or keep for 10 to 12 years.

Remelluri is an iconic estate located in the heights of Rioja Alavesa, in Labastida, on the limestone slopes of the Sierra de Toloño. Farmed organically, it benefits from a unique terroir at an altitude of between 600 and 800 meters, offering freshness, tension, and great finesse. Telmo Rodriguez, a renowned winemaker in Spain, has given the estate a new direction focused on the pure expression of the place. The wines are precise, complex, elegant, and made for aging, with a modern approach that respects tradition. Remelluri produces highly distinctive vintages, including the Grandes Réserves, which are among the most refined in Rioja.

Of Basque origin, but considering himself very close to French culture, Telmo Rodriguez studied winemaking at the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology, before completing internships with Cos d’Estournel, Jean Louis Chave, and Trevallon. He also worked on the vinification of the family wines at Remelluri’s estate in Rioja. Then, in 1990, with an investment of just a few thousand euros, he launched his own winery. He purchased grapes to produce his first wines. His first plots of land wouldn’t arrive until 1997, in Rioja. A paradox for someone who was eager to explore new regions.

One of Telmo Rodriguez’s core principles is respect for the Spanish tradition of cultivating vines in goblet form, as this method of training protects them from the intense heat of the Iberian vineyards. He is fiercely opposed to the trend of trellising vineyards and only buys vines that respect his ideals. Telmo also works biodynamically, but, showing great common sense, he admits that he does so solely out of respect for the land and that the label “organic viticulture” is of no importance to him. The important thing is that the result is a balanced and tasty wine.

Wine region

Rioja / Spain

Wine type

Red

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

10 ans

Grape varieties

Graciano, Grenache Noir, Tempranillo