Winery Arzuaga - Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero

Winery ArzuagaGran Reserva Ribera del Duero

4.4
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero of Winery Arzuaga is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero of the Winery Arzuaga is in the top 60 of wines of Spain and in the top 20 of wines of Ribera del Duero.

Taste structure of the Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero from the Winery Arzuaga

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero of Winery Arzuaga in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

tobacco, oak

Wine with earth taste

leather, smoke

Wine with spices taste

licorice, cinnamon

On the nose the Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero of Winery Arzuaga in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, clove or black truffle and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Arzuaga's Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2012
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2011
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2010
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2009
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2008
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2006
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero - 2005
In the top 20 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero from Winery Arzuaga are 1995, 2002, 2004, 1996 and 2001.

Informations about the Winery Arzuaga

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Arzuaga is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 70 of of Spain wines
In the top 25 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 1500 of red wines
In the top 1500 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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