Viña Arana Gran Reserva

Moderate and well distributed rainfall throughout the growing season mitigated the effects of drought and high summer temperatures. Smooth wines with a remarkable balance between acidity and alcohol, high intensity and aromatic quality. Excellent maturity and round tannins.

The basic grape variety is Tempranillo (95%) from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas vineyards in Rodezno complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor.

The grapes are harvested by hand in boxes, with a first selection of bunches in the vineyard, starting with Tempranillo followed 12 days later by Graciano. The grapes are transported to the winery in refrigerated vehicles to preserve their integrity. After a second screening on the optical selection table, alcoholic fermentation (at 27ºC) and malolactic fermentation are carried out naturally.

In March 2017, we selected the best lots to be aged for three years in barrels, always American oak and made in-house, with an average age of 4.5 years. Six traditional rackings were carried out from barrel to barrel by candlelight, to manually separate the sediment and avoid aggressive filtering. Bottled in July 2020.

Clean and bright, with an elegant ruby colour, medium-high intensity and garnet rim. The nose is intense and fragrant and reveals a complex array of balsam notes, brioche, toasted bread, vanilla, toffee and cinnamon as well as fine aromas of black plums, wild strawberries, ripe blackcurrants and red berries, creating a fruity and balsamic bouquet. On the palate, the wine is well structured and balanced, with a pleasant freshness and smooth, polished tannins, thanks to its careful ageing in oak barrels. The finish is fresh and delicate, with a lingering aftertaste.

Particularly recommended with all kinds of meats, stews, seasoned fish, and desserts with chocolate couverture or red berries. Perfect as an after-dinner drink.