| Style | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Grape | Blend ,Tempranillo |
| Vegan | Yes |
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Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas LAN
£26.95
Founded in 1972, Bodegas LAN lies in the heart of Rioja Alta. Though a relatively young Rioja house, Bodegas LAN has gained a reputation for the excellent quality of its wines. This quality is derived from the grapes they work with, grown in their spectacular Viña Lanciano vineyard and other prime vineyard sites in Rioja Alta and Alavesa, and from winemaker María Barúa’s great attention to detail in the winery.
A classic Gran Reserva Rioja which marries beautifully fresh red fruit flavours of strawberry, cherry and cranberry with a wonderful savoury complexity and notes of smoke, toast and leather from the extended period of oak ageing.
A great Gran Reserva makes a perfect gift. And the perfect accompaniment to roast lamb.
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