Background:
From Rioja, Spain, though bottled in 1997, this rose is just in the mass market.
Composition:
60% Grenache + 30% Tempranillo + 10% Viura
Price:
$26.9
Compared to common Rose, this one has a flavor of malt and metal; gotta be honest, this rose is really not my type. Very special and distinct characteristic, for those who are tired of conventional tastes, it’s definitely worth a try.
Intro:
Lopez de Heredia is a Spanish winery with long history.
Located in Rioja region, Lopez de Heredia sticks to the traditional method, using natural yeast only.
This Gran Reserva (1985) had been in the oak for 8 years then bottled and aged in the winery.
As you could tell from the image, the bottle was sealed by wax Instead of tinfoil, a very different way from common methods.
Composition:
Tempranillo 75% + Garnacho 15% + Mazuelo 5% + Graciano 5%
Price:
$89.99
The color tends to be more orange than purely red. The taste of tannic is pretty gentle. Overall the taste is with complexity and depth. However, if you prefer stronger taste, this might be not that powerful.
the bottle is wax-sealed
