Remelluri Gran Reserva Rioja

About this wine

One of Rioja's original single-estate wines, Remelluri's Gran Reserva from the Alavesa hillsides consistently ranks among the appellation's finest, most complex long-lived reds.

Sommelier's Note

"Rioja's finest Gran Reserva with unmatched aging potential and terroir depth."

Food Pairings

Pairs exceptionally well with roasted red meats, game such as venison, wild mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Manchego or Idiazábal.

When to drink it

Special celebrations, formal dinners, and serious collector tastings.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano

Style

Red

Price Range

¥15,000–25,000

Terroir & Winemaking

Sourced from estate vineyards at 680–780m altitude with clay-calcareous soils. Certified organic and biodynamic farming. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in small wooden vats. Aged 26–28 months in French oak barrels of varying sizes, followed by extended bottle aging before release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Remelluri Gran Reserva taste like?

It delivers complex dark cherries, plums, liquorice, and cedar with silky texture and firm, well-integrated tannins — a wine of genuine depth.

What food pairs best with Remelluri Gran Reserva?

Roasted red meats, venison, wild mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses are ideal; the structured tannins demand richly flavored dishes.

When is the best time to drink Remelluri Gran Reserva?

Delicious now, it has significant aging potential and will continue to evolve and gain complexity for several more decades.

Is Remelluri Gran Reserva made organically?

Yes — the estate holds certified organic and biodynamic status, farming its high-altitude Rioja Alavesa vineyards without synthetic inputs.