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Bodegas Luis Canas - Rioja Reserva 2016

Name: Bodegas Luis Canas - Rioja Reserva 2016
Brand: Bodega Luis Canas
Rating: 3.9 (16 reviews)

Rioja|Red wine

3.9/5 (16 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

89/100

Decanter

Spain

Tempranillo

round and supple

elegant

modern

red meat

instant gratification

“Instant pleasure!”

“ A very modern style from an ambitious estate, featuring French oak, great maturity, and beautiful, abundant yet rounded tannins. A long, lively finish with a hint of alcohol.” (Decanter 2021).

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Estate

Bodega Luis Canas

Vintage

Reserva

Vintage

2016

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano

Terroirs

Vineyards in the heart of La Rioja, in the Alavesa region

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Livestock farming

Aged for 18 months in 2-year-old French and American oak barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

A rich, deep cherry-red color with a brilliant sheen

Nose

Subtle and elegant, with notes of wood, ripe fruit, and coffee

Palate

Round and smooth with a nice tannic structure

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2021

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with roast lamb, game birds, meat stews, or hard cheeses...

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Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100

About the wine:

A very modern style from an ambitious estate, featuring French oak, great maturity, and beautiful, abundant yet rounded tannins. A long, lively finish with a hint of alcohol. 2022–2031

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

A refined nose of red berries, plums, and cherries, followed by a tangy hint of black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied, with firm yet refined tannins. It lacks depth, but it displays elegance and good length. 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano. Best enjoyed now.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 16 reviews