By Finca Raton
Rioja Reserva

Wine Details
Oenology: Ana Gomez de Segura
Viticulture: Jose Antonio Gomez de Segura
Region: Rioja DOCa
District: Rioja Alavesa

Vineyards
The goblet-pruned Finca Raton vineyard is south-facing and stands on dry, somewhat stony, calcareous-clay soil within the municipal boundaries of Laguardia. The Tempranillo grapes from these 65-year-old vines are fertilized exclusively with sheep manure to maintain the physical-chemical properties of the soil. Grapes were harvested by hand.

Climate
Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influence, which varies extremely between summer and winter. Annual rainfall of 400 liters.

Winemaking
Grapes were selected in optimal conditions with healthy and small berries harvested by hand. They initially ferment in stainless steel tanks before being drawn into new French Allier oak barrels (with a medium-intense aroma) for malolactic fermentation before 12 months of aging. The wine is rounded off in the bottle for 24 months in the final stage.

Tasting Notes
A clean wine with an intense cherry-red color and a ruby rim. The nose has a complex aroma with hints of ripe berries and notes of vanilla and licorice. In the mouth, it is broad, meaty, and structured, ending with an elegant and well-balanced bouquet.

Pairing
It makes a perfect accompaniment to steaks, cutlets, game meat, or highly aged cheeses. Serve between 16 and 18 degrees C.
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Gomez de Segura 2017 Finca Raton Reserva (Rioja)
Rating: 94
Price: $65
Designation: Finca Raton Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo
Appellation: Rioja, Northern Spain, Spain
Winery: Gomez de Segura
Alcohol: 14.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Date Published: 12/31/2022
Reviewed by: Mike DeSimone
Fruit-of-the-wood aromas are joined by notes of black olive and aniseed. There is a nice sense of brightness on the palate, with flavors of cherry, pomegranate, orange zest and violet accompanied by silky tannins and light notes of leather and dark chocolate.