{"product_id":"2023-chardonnay-estate-reserve-platt-vineyard-west-sonoma-coast-0-75l","title":"2016 Reserva Remirez de Ganuza Rioja 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e2016 Reserva Remirez de Ganuza - Rioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esingle-vineyard wine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBodegas Remírez de Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1989 by \u003cb\u003eFernando Remírez de Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e , who had previously worked for over 20 years as a vineyard broker in Rioja Alavesa. Through buying and selling old vineyards, he gained a \u003cb\u003edeep understanding of the region's diverse terroirs\u003c\/b\u003e . His intimate knowledge of the soils and locations flowed into the selection of old vines that now form the heart of the winery. The grapes for the \u003cb\u003e2016 Reserva\u003c\/b\u003e come from \u003cb\u003eTempranillo vines over 60 years old,\u003c\/b\u003e supplemented by small portions of \u003cb\u003eGraciano and Mazuelo\u003c\/b\u003e , which give the wines structure, freshness, and longevity. The vineyards are located at the foot of the \u003cb\u003eSierra Cantabria\u003c\/b\u003e , where calcareous clay soils and the continental climate create ideal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand, rigorously selected, and processed using an innovative process that utilized only the \u003cb\u003eripest top shoulders\u003c\/b\u003e for this wine. After fermentation, the blend ( \u003cb\u003e88% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano and Mazuelo\u003c\/b\u003e ) aged \u003cb\u003efor 26 months in barriques\u003c\/b\u003e — \u003cb\u003e80% French and 20% American oak\u003c\/b\u003e —and then spent several years in the bottle. This long maturation process combines classic Rioja tradition with modern approaches that emphasize precision and expressiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eIn the glass, the \u003cb\u003e2016 Reserva\u003c\/b\u003e presents an intense purple color. On the nose, a complex bouquet of \u003cb\u003eripe black fruits\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003espicy wood aromas, tobacco, smoke, and leather\u003c\/b\u003e , with impressive freshness. On the palate, it is \u003cb\u003epowerful and vibrant\u003c\/b\u003e , with multi-layered aromas of \u003cb\u003efruit, spice, and a subtle smokiness\u003c\/b\u003e . The tannins are polished and elegant, leaving a velvety mouthfeel and carrying into a \u003cb\u003elong, intense finish\u003c\/b\u003e . A Rioja that masterfully combines primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eFood recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThis wine pairs perfectly with \u003cb\u003erosemary lamb chops\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003egrilled beef\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003esuckling pig\u003c\/b\u003e , and even \u003cb\u003ebraised game\u003c\/b\u003e . Mature Manchego or Ibérico jamón perfectly complement the complexity of this wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eSpecial features of the 2016 vintage in Rioja:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e2016 is considered a \u003cb\u003eclassic top vintage\u003c\/b\u003e in Rioja: a cool, wet spring was followed by a \u003cb\u003elong, stable summer\u003c\/b\u003e with moderate temperatures, allowing for \u003cb\u003eslower and more even ripening\u003c\/b\u003e . The grapes achieved optimal phenolic ripeness with vibrant acidity. The wines of this vintage are characterized by \u003cb\u003eelegance, balance, and exceptional ageability\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2016 Reserva\u003c\/b\u003e embodies the philosophy of \u003cb\u003eFernando Remírez de Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e , who founded the winery in 1989 and has since stood for uncompromising selection and innovative methods. \u003cb\u003eOld vines\u003c\/b\u003e from the Rioja Alavesa, the \u003cb\u003estrict use\u003c\/b\u003e of only the \u003cb\u003eripest grape shoulders\u003c\/b\u003e , and \u003cb\u003elong aging periods in barriques\u003c\/b\u003e characterize a distinctive style that combines tradition and modernity. The result is a wine that combines classic Rioja characteristics such as long aging and complex tertiary aromas with a modern signature of precise fruit and elegant, polished tannins – and impressively confirms why \u003cb\u003eRemírez de Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e is now one of the \u003cb\u003ereference wineries in the Rioja Alavesa\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53637610471754,"sku":"2555","price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/Ch_Estate_Platt.jpg?v=1767283491","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2023-chardonnay-estate-reserve-platt-vineyard-west-sonoma-coast-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}