Bodegas Beronia Gran Reserva Rioja 1981

The '81 Beronia is a classic expression of aged Rioja. The lavish American oak, Tempranillo's best friend, has balanced out the wine over the last thirty some years and it now shows crisp, tart cherries; Florentine leather; and unpicked wild sage. - PJ

"For the production of this Reserva the best grapes from the oldest vineyards are hand harvested. Following the harvest the best bunches are selected in the winery. The grapes then undergo a slow and controlled alcoholic fermentation with periodic pumping over to extract colour and aromas. Following this the wine remains in American oak barrels." Winemaker notes