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2014 Bodegas Hermanos Pecina Senorio de P. Pecina Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, Spain
$53.00
- 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 2% Garnacha
Vineyard
The vineyards are all estate owned and located in the San Vicente zone of Rioja Alta. The vines used for the Gran Reserva are the oldest the estate has - averaging around 60-70 years of age. Calcareous Clay
Viticulture: Practicing organics and sustainability, all estate owned vineyards, They work in a very natural way. All pruning and harvest is done by hand. El Codo and El Llano are trellised and cordon system. Iscorta is bush pruned.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and crushed and fermented naturally with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks.
Aging
The wine ages in used American oak for 4 years with 8 manual rackings (every 6 months). The wine further ages a minimum of 3 year in bottle before being released to the market. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Production
1,250 cases in only excellent vintages for them.
Notes
Only made in certain vintages - this is the wine with the most elegance and beauty in the line showcasing the complexity only great classic Rioja can.
Specs
- Country Spain
- Region Rioja
- Appellation Rioja Alta
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Hermanos De Pecina
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Graciano, Grenache, Tempranillo
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Has Age
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There are a Gran Reserva sized amount of recipes out there but we opt for the simple and thoughtful NYTIMES take HERE. And, because we can't help switching a few things around, here’s our adapted recipe.
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