2011-04-13 12:21 |
WA: The “regular” 2001 Reserva is super fragrant and becoming approachable. Dense, sweet, harmonious, and altogether charming, this is a great wine that will continue to evolve for a few more years and which should drink well for another 25.
Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is one of Rioja’s benchmark estates. It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The winery itself is located in the village of Samaniego. Upon my arrival at the Bodega in May 2010, I discovered a surprise. In addition to a vertical tasting of all the Reservas, Senor Remirez had prepared a similar vertical of Trasnocho, a wine that has never been exported to the USA. With all due respect, the greatest vintages from Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza in my opinion are 2004 and 2001. Trasnocho is Fernando Remirez de Ganuza’s take on a more contemporary style.
Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767 |
2011-04-13 12:22 |
IWC: By Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 04
($68) Bright, saturated medium ruby. Sexy aromas of blueberry, licorice and dark chocolate, with a light gaminess adding complexity. Impressively sweet, dense and rich, with sappy, mouth-staining flavors of black fruits, spices and licorice perfectly framed by superb acids. Large-scaled and full, with terrific purity and verve. Finishes with firm but utterly suave tannins and outstanding length. This very youthful Rioja should develop spectacularly over the next decade or more. (Fine Estates From Spain Dedham MA) 95(+?) points |