At a glance

Producer

Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri

Region

DOCa Rioja, Rioja, Spain

Grape variety

Tempranillo (85%), Garnacha (10%), Graciano (5%)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Approximately US$35–55 per 750 mL, depending on market, condition, and availability

Tasting profile

Likely red and dark berry fruit, dried herbs, spice, and oak-derived notes, with developing leather, tobacco, and earthy tones. Exact expression varies with bottle and serving conditions.

Evolution: Fruit should gradually shift toward dried and savory character as tannins soften and tertiary aromas become more prominent.

At peak: At its best, a poised, savory Rioja with integrated oak, mature berry fruit, and layered herbal, earthy, and spice notes.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus, supporting freshness and further development.

Tannins

Moderate, becoming more integrated with bottle age.

Alcohol

Typically around 14% ABV; check the bottle label for the exact figure.

Aging potential

Good; a well-made Rioja Alavesa Reserva with suitable structure for roughly 15–22 years from vintage, with bottle-to-bottle variation.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2033

Optimal window

2024 to 2036

Current status

Maturing and enjoyable now; still has capacity to develop in sound storage.

Current condition

At about 12 years from vintage, expect developing savory and tertiary complexity alongside remaining fruit and structure. Bottle condition and storage history will strongly affect performance.

The 2014 vintage is now entering a mature phase, while Remelluri's traditional Rioja Reserva style and sound acidity and tannin can support continued development. The estimated peak is a practical range rather than a guarantee; storage history and individual bottle condition matter.

Food pairing

Roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, pork, mushroom dishes, aged Manchego, and other savory foods.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C / 61–64°F

Decant

Yes (30–45 minutes) — A short decant can open the wine and separate any sediment; taste first and avoid prolonged aeration if the bottle seems delicate.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Remelluri is an estate-focused producer working with its own vineyards and emphasizing vineyard expression and restrained intervention. Publicly verifiable, vintage-specific details on energy use, water conservation, and packaging are limited; no unsupported claims of renewable energy or water-recycling systems are made.

Organic-oriented vineyard management and estate production support a favorable assessment, but the score is moderate-to-good rather than definitive because independently verified certification for this vintage and quantified winery energy, water, and packaging data are not established here.