Vina Santurnia Reserva (750ml)

  • Wine Type

    Red Wine

  • Size

    750ml

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Country

    Spain

  • Region

    Rioja

  • Sub-Region

    Rioja Alta

  • Grape

    Tempranillo

  • Farming Method

    OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More

  • ABV

    13.5%

  • Food Pairing

    CharcuteriePorkRed Meat

Bodegas Ramon de Ayala is the producer of Vina Saturnia located in the town of Brinas, in Rioja Alta. The estate dates back to the 1950’s and has been family operated for 5 generations. The winery has 30 hectares of vineyards in Rioja Alta and Alavesa with some vines dating back to 1920s and most of the vineyards being 30 to 40 years old. The autumn and winter experiences cold temperatures with snow and some rain, while the summers are hot and nights cool off which is beneficial for producing quality wines with ripe enough fruit and fresh acidity. The soils are calcareous-clay with gravel. In 1985 the winery was renovated and updated and boasts an impressive underground cellar. They practice organic viticulture and only spray sulfur when needed.     

Tasting Notes

Layered aromas and flavours of cherry, dried fig, tobacco, cedar and dried dill.  The palate is medium to full bodied with fresh acidity, fine tannins and a long finish.           

Method

A blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo from Rioja Alta (Rodezno, a vineyard planted in 1990) and Rioja Alavesa (Labastida, vineyards planted in 1980 and 1991). The grapes were hand harvested, then fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages on a combination of 70% American, 30% French oak barrels for 24 months.

Our Thoughts

Within Spain, seeing “Reserva” on a bottle indicates a minimum three years of aging before release but luckily for us it has now been six. This 2017 Rioja has notes of dried dill, cedar, cherry, and a touch of tobacco. It is a medium to full-bodied red that can go with rich tomato sauces but as we go into April, all I can think about is how well it will pair with braised lamb. Add a bit of this wine, rosemary, and butter to elevate its sauce to other-wordly levels. Vegetarian? Roasted vegetables in a wine and butter sauce. Out of butter? Don’t you worry, there’s always wine.

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$34.00

*All prices include applicable taxes and bottle deposit.

 

Reviews

  1. (verified owner)

    4

    Excellent smooth full body quality Rioja.
    Excellent value.

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