Remelluri Reserva

Tasting note Remelluri Reserva

On the nose, this Remelluri Reserva features black fruit such as blackcurrant and spices like cinnamon, herbal notes, and a light touch of vanilla from oak. On the palate, it has a soft entry and a silky texture. Beautiful fruit once again, elegant with wonderful acidity and well-integrated tannins. Long, mineral finish. Dark, slightly developed color.

Food Pairing

Remelluri Reserva is delicious with hearty dishes such as grilled meat, game, beef stew, or pasta with wild mushrooms.

Additional information

The vineyards are among the highest in the Rioja Alavesa. They are located on the slopes of the Sierra de Toloño mountains, south-facing, sheltered from the cold northern winds. The stony soil with layers of clay, rainfall from the Atlantic coast, and lower-than-average temperatures for Rioja ensure good phenolic ripening of the Tempranillo. Some of the vineyards are very old; in several vineyards, the grape varieties are also traditionally interplanted.

As early as the 14th century, monks were making wine here from grapes from the surrounding vineyards. In 1967, the estate came into the hands of Jaime Rodriguez, the father of pioneer and maverick winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. Jaime immediately implemented radical changes. For instance, he decided to only make wine from grapes from his own vineyards, which was exceptional in Rioja at the time. There is also a commitment to working the vineyards as naturally as possible in order to preserve the unique character of the vineyards as much as possible. In 2010, under the leadership of Telmo, the vineyards were officially certified organic.

The wines of Remelluri are putting Rioja on the map in a wonderful, renewed way. Within and outside Spain, they are highly regarded: the wines regularly win awards.

Wine scores/awards

Robert Parker - 93 points (2013) 🏆
James Suckling rating 94