Rioja CULMEN Reserva - Bodegas LAN 2017

LAN Culmen 2017 is the jewel in LAN's crown. This Reserva is only produced in vintages considered excellent and comes from the most prestigious area of ​​Viña Lanciano - Pago el Rincon.

The grapes come from Pago El Rincón, Viña Lanciano, where traditional bush vines aged 50-60 years were harvested by hand. The harvest at Pago El Rincón took place on September 6th and was done with a double selection table.

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in small, conical stainless steel tanks, while malolactic fermentation takes place in very fine-grained new French oak barrels from the Tronçais and Jupille forests. The wine is then aged for 25 months in French oak barrels from the Tronçais and Allier forests and 22 months in the bottle.

A very deep cherry red. Notes of blueberry, ripe cherry and blackcurrant with hints of forest floor, mint, black pepper and cinnamon on a floral background, enhanced by the presence of Graciano, which gives the Tempranillo a great aromatic complexity.

Very flavorful, rounded, with structure and complexity leading to a long finish.

Goes well with red and grilled meats, spicy dishes. A perfect wine to enjoy with chocolate-based desserts.