La Rioja: Barón de Ley Wine Tasting in a 16th-C. Monastery
Discover the Barón de Ley Winery on a guided tour. Visit a 16th-century monastery, taste wines mid-aging, and enjoy a guided tasting of 3 wines paired with Iberian cur...
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe berries, rose, violet, vanilla, spice
Palate: balanced, full, very fruity, soft tannin
A Reserva blending the seven original Rioja grapes from a single 70-year-old vineyard: ripe berries, roses and violets with vanilla and spice, full and balanced with soft tannins.
What it pairs with
- Braised beef The producer suggests braised beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Barbecued lamb The producer suggests BBQ.More wines for barbecue →
- Game stew The producer suggests game.More wines for game →
How to serve Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open the bottle. Open and pour; no decanting is needed.
- Serve at 17-18C. Baron de Ley recommends serving at 17 to 18C.
- Glassware. A large red-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Braised beef, Barbecued lamb, Game stew. The producer suggests braised beef, BBQ and game.
History
Siete Vinas blends Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo, Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca from one vineyard over 70 years old where all seven grow side by side, a tribute to biodiversity the producer calls slow Rioja.
Facts
- Producer
- Baron de Ley · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo, Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja Reserva
- Oak
- Four separate vinifications aged separately for 36 months, then 12 months as a blend in French oak foudres
Frequently asked about Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva
What does Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva taste like?
On the nose, ripe berries, rose, violet, vanilla, spice. On the palate, balanced, full, very fruity, soft tannin. A Reserva blending the seven original Rioja grapes from a single 70-year-old vineyard: ripe berries, roses and violets with vanilla and spice, full and balanced with soft tannins.
When should I drink Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva?
Baron de Ley gives no drinking window; the wine is aged 36 months in separate casks and then 12 months as a blend before release, and is served at 17 to 18C.
What food pairs with Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva?
Braised beef is the first match to try, with Barbecued lamb and Game stew close behind. The producer suggests braised beef.
What grapes are in Baron de Ley Siete Vinas Tinto Reserva?
The blend is Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo, Viura, Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca; percentages are not published.
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