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16¾/20
Gómez Cruzado Viña Motúlleri Gran Reserva 2011
Rioja Alta, Rioja, SpainThe Viña Motúlleri Gran Reserva references the historical name of the cuvée, with a heritage of more than 100 years. This comes off 60 year old bush vines in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavasa, blending 70% tempranillo, 25% garnacha, and 5% viura from the regions' calcareous clays and iron rich clays. It was aged in French barrels for four years, followed by four years in bottle. Ripe and dense red/black fruits rule the heady palate, with baked black cherry, raspberry pie, dried cherry, fruitcake lined with worked leather and baking spice. Tannins are ample but now, with time, have sunken into the dense fruit, leading this to a lingering dried floral finish. The most traditionally styled of their wines, and one that should rest well in the bottle (bottled in magnums only) for some time in the cellar. A modern take on a traditional style.Tasted: 10 March 2022Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Le Sommelier Inc.
Blend: Tempranillo - Garnacha - Viura
