| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
Made from grapes grown in the cooler parts of the Imas vineyard estate at Mendavia (Rioja Baja).
The wine is an attractive ruby-red colour, of medium density, and has brick-red hues. The nose reveals an aroma of toast, ripe fruits, traces of infusions, spices and tobacco, which proves extremely intense. The palate is rounded and harmonious, showing silky tannins; it is fresh, lively and persistent.
Matured for 24 months in American and French oak barrels (50-50%) and subsequently in bottle for 5 years.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Velvety / Ruby red / Semi-opaque / Brick-red hues |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Profound / Fruit aromas / Ripe fruit / Toasty notes / Balsamic notes / Incense / Spicy notes / Clove / Pepper / Vanilla / Black tea / Cigar box / Leather |
Mouth | Rounded / Harmonious / Silky tannins / Fresh / Vivacious / Persistent / Complex / Toasty notes / Raisins / Earthy |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Roast beef / Roast lamb / Grilled wild mushrooms / Very versatile
Ratings and awards
| 2016 | 91 SK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 90 PN | 90 DC | ||
| 2012 | 90 PN | |||
| 2011 | 91 PK | 91 PN | ||
| 2010 | 91 PK | 90 PN | 90 DC | |
| 2008 | 91 PK |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: SucklingDC: Decanter
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 24 months |
| Type of wood | American and French oak |
The winery
Barón de Ley
The Barón de Ley winery is located in an old monastery in the town of Mendavia, in the Navarre area of the DOCa Rioja appellation. Founded in 1985 and inspired by the Médoc châteaux in France, its Reserva and Gran Reserva wines were quickly rated among the best wines for long-term ageing. One of the few Spanish wineries listed on the stock exchange, it is now a business group bringing together names such as El...
