Bump your Rioja game up to Reserva -- at less than Crianza prices
Rioja Wine Aging Laws
La Rioja
Armed with this information, one can easily navigate a Rioja label to zero-in on a preferred style. Like earthy, old-school, old-world wines? You’ll love the Reserva and Gran Reserva. Prefer a more modern style juicy red in your glass? Go for the Joven, Consecha, or Crianza.
The Marques del Silvo Reserva is a classic example of a top-quality Reserva. Just released at the end of 2020, it spent thirty months in medium toast French and American oak barrels before spending an additional two years in bottle. This extra time in new and well-used oak barrels produced a wine with exceptional balance and complexity.
In the glass, you’ll immediately notice layers of nuance and complexity that separate this Reserva wine from the Crianza and Joven — and also many other Reservas! Aromas of vanilla, baking spice, cigar box, and mocha stimulate the senses. On the palate, expressive notes of earthy cherry, red currant, red licorice, dark chocolate, and mocha all melt into super-smooth tannins. The textbook Rioja finish is long and in harmony with the fruit and tannin.
Much like its Joven counterpart, this Reserva is a steal for the quality. There are plenty of inexpensive Reserva Riojas out there; however, I can guarantee that very few of those will even approach the quality of the Marques del Silvo at this price. If you’re a Rioja fan, be sure to stock up on this one!
Marques del Silvo Rioja Reserva
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