Chivite Gran Feudo Viñas Viejas Reserva 2017 750ml
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Viñas Viejas means old vines, and that is the point of this Reserva from Chivite's Gran Feudo range in Navarra, northern Spain. It blends Garnacha Tintorera, Tempranillo and Merlot, matured in oak, at 13.5% ABV.
In the glass it is ruby red of high intensity with brick tones that show its age, clean and bright. The aroma is spicy, with notes of snuff, hints of red fruits, ripe stone fruit, black fruit and nuts, vanilla and a touch of the oak it matured in. The first impression on the palate is velvety softness, then it opens into a full-bodied wine that fills the mouth. The palate is complex, the tannins are of good quality, the wood is well integrated, and the end is powerful.
Serve it with red meats, white meats and cured cheese. A wine with real Rioja-neighbour character at a fair price.