{"title":"Luis Canas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas is one of the most respected family‑run wineries in Rioja Alavesa, known for its meticulous vineyard work, traditional craftsmanship and a philosophy centred on old vines and small plots. With more than a century of history and four generations dedicated to viticulture, the estate has become a benchmark for expressive, terroir‑driven Rioja. Its wines balance purity of fruit with the elegance and structure that define the region’s finest \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo-wines\" title=\"Tempranillo Wines\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e‑based styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"luis-canas-rioja-reserva-75cl","title":"Luis Canas Rioja Reserva 2018 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luis-canas\" title=\"Luis Canas Wines\"\u003eLuis Canas\u003c\/a\u003e Rioja Reserva is a deep cherry red, clean and bright in the glass. It has a good aromatic profile on the nose with notes of ripe red fruits over an elegant base of elegant balsamic note. On the palate it is mellow, fresh and with fine nuances of sweet fruit. It has a great body and tannins are well integrated, this leads to a finish that leaves you with ripe fruit on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for 18 months in mixed barrels made of French and American Oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy this on its own or as with steak, soft cheese or casseroles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250830213463,"sku":"LUI190411261","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_7523-luis-canas-reserva.jpg?v=1753186031"},{"product_id":"luis-canas-reserva-seleccion-de-la-familia-rioja-75cl","title":"Luis Canas Reserva Seleccion de la Familia Rioja 2020 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luis-canas\" title=\"Luis Cañas\"\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas\u003c\/a\u003e Reserva Selección de la Familia is a benchmark Rioja Alavesa Reserva from one of the region's most respected family-run wineries, producing wines of remarkable depth and character since 1928. Nestled at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria, the estate oversees 870 individual vineyard plots of high-altitude vines averaging 45 years of age, on poor chalky-clay soils that yield naturally small, concentrated bunches. Aged for 20 months in French and American oak, this wine scored 92 Points from Tim Atkin MW in his 2024 Rioja Report and was Highly Commended at the Wine Merchant Awards 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Rioja Alavesa Reserva from Bodegas Luis Cañas, a family estate that has been a benchmark for terroir-driven Rioja since 1928. With 870 individual vineyard plots under its care, the estate is celebrated as one of the leading producers of Viñedo Singulares (single-vineyard wines). Director of viticulture Rubén Jiménez, named Grower of the Year 2023 by Tim Atkin MW, has played a pivotal role in recovering ancient grape varieties and mapping the Alavesa's most exceptional sites. The estate cultivates 350 hectares of vines averaging at least 45 years of age, planted across slopes and terraces of limestone and clay soils, where altitude and exposure ensure slow, balanced ripening. Grapes undergo 72 hours of cold maceration before fermentation in temperature-controlled sealed cement tanks at 26°C, with daily pump-overs. Aged for 20 months in a balanced mix of medium-toasted French and American oak, then bottled without filtration to safeguard natural complexity and ageing potential. One of the few Riojas to feature Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Tempranillo, adding graphite and blackcurrant leaf dimension to the red berry and bramble fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Bodegas Luis Cañas in Rioja Alavesa, Spain. 350 hectares of vines averaging 45+ years of age on limestone and clay soils. 72 hours cold maceration, fermentation in sealed cement tanks at 26°C with daily pump-overs. Aged 20 months in medium-toasted French and American oak. Bottled without filtration using only the finest quality corks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points – Tim Atkin Rioja Report 2024: “One of the few Riojas to feature Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a stylish, well-judged blend framed by equal parts French and American oak. Notes of graphite and blackcurrant leaf add dimension to the red berry and bramble fruit.” Highly Commended – Wine Merchant Awards 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful ruby colour with an expressive, complex bouquet of ripe sweet fruit, leather, herbs, and elegant oak. Powerful yet juicy on the palate, offering structure and persistence, layered with spice and savoury depth. The finish is ample, long, and remarkably refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs perfectly with roasted lamb, beef, hearty stews, pasta dishes, and flavourful poultry recipes. Also excellent with game and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempranillo 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250846400855,"sku":"118736","price":31.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_9903-luis-canas-reserva.jpg?v=1753186442"},{"product_id":"luis-canas-vinas-viejas-blanco-75cl","title":"Luis Canas Vinas Viejas Blanco 2022 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis excellent white Rioja from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luis-canas\" title=\"Luis Canas Wine\"\u003eLuis Canas\u003c\/a\u003e has been made from old vines from the Rioja Avavesa region. Hand selected grapes are aged in new oak for 5 months with the resulting wine striking the perfect balance of fresh, vibrant citrussy fruit and notes honey and vanilla. The palate is elegant, with hints of white flowers and hazelnuts. Dry with balanced acidity and ripe fruits to the finish, a great glass on modern style white Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970 Luis Cañas changed two hundred years of tradition and became the first winemaker in Rioja Alavesa to bottle his young wine rather than sell it as bulk. This bold move, and his continued pioneering spirit, has cemented the winery's enviable reputation as one of the most progressive in the region. Sheltered below the watchful Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards are all old, small plots on chalky-clay soils with a dedicated team of vineyard workers carrying out organic practices and a purpose built, fully equipped accommodation block was built for the entire vineyard team in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics. Vines are situated on slopes and terraces of limestone and clay soil, well exposed to the sun and are at least 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand selected and brought to the winery in the smallest tractors in the region. They are hand sorted on of the wineries two Mistral sorting tables, where Juan Luis Cañas stands watch at each harvest. Fermentation occurs in French Oak Barrels for 17 days before the wine is aged in new French and American oak for 5 months, with battonage on the lees, until bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Matching:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with seafood and shellfish, meats, salads, risottos as well as mild cheeses and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViura 90% Malvasia 10%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250904924503,"sku":"119669","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11149-Luis-Canas-Vinas-Viejas-Bla.jpg?v=1753187471"},{"product_id":"luis-canas-crianza-rioja-75cl","title":"Luis Canas Crianza Rioja 2021 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luis-canas\" title=\"Luis Canas Wine\"\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas\u003c\/a\u003e has been at the heart of Rioja Alavesa since 1928 and is widely regarded as one of the region’s most influential family-run wineries. With vineyards nestled against the Sierra de Cantabria, the estate boasts some of Rioja’s highest-altitude sites, where thin chalky-clay soils and old bush vines produce small, concentrated bunches ideal for crafting complex, age-worthy wines. The estate is celebrated for its exemplary \u003cem data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eViñedo Singulares\u003c\/em\u003e (single-vineyard wines) and for preserving Rioja’s viticultural heritage. Director of viticulture, Rubén Jiménez, has played a pioneering role in identifying outstanding plots and recovering ancient, almost-lost grape varieties, earning him Tim Atkin MW’s Grower of the Year 2023. Today, under the leadership of Juan Luis Cañas and his son, Jon, the bodega continues to combine tradition with innovation, ensuring Rioja Alavesa remains one of Spain’s most exciting wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThe estate controls 350 hectares of vineyards divided into an extraordinary 870 separate plots, each carefully categorised according to its character and potential. All the vineyards are within 3.1 miles of the winery, allowing meticulous control over viticulture and harvest timing. Farming follows rational and, in many cases, organic practices, with a strong emphasis on respecting terroir and preserving biodiversity. Every plot is managed according to its own personality, ensuring only the best grapes are selected for each wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eOn arrival at the bodega, grapes undergo a double sorting process before being de-stemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation is carried out in small stainless steel tanks using a combination of indigenous and selected yeasts, followed by maceration for 20 days at controlled temperatures to maximise colour and aromatic complexity. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in tank. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a mix of 60% French oak and 40% American oak barrels, followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing to achieve balance, elegance, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eRuby red in colour with a clean, expressive nose of balsamic notes, ripe plum, and subtle oak. On the palate, velvety cherry fruit is layered with spice, liquorice, and hints of eucalyptus. Structured and complex, with smooth, round tannins and lingering red fruit flavours, this Rioja offers both elegance and depth with a savoury, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003ePerfect alongside roast duck with a berry glaze, game pie, lamb chops, Lincolnshire sausages with caramelised red onions, porcini risotto, aubergine parmigiana, or Spanish ratatouille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e91 Points – Tim Atkin, Rioja Special Report 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e“Fresh, bright and perfumed, showing far less oak than in previous vintages. Tempranillo leads with plum, patisserie spice, and red berry flavours, supported by firm tannins. Impressive quality for the scale of production.” – TA, Feb 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3268\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, Graciano, Rojal \u0026amp; Viura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003eOak Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 months in oak + 12 months bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eBarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60% French oak, 40% American oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3268\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3268\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003e% Wine Oaked\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250904957271,"sku":"119667","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11150-Luis-Canas-Crianza-Rioja-20.jpg?v=1753187472"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/luis-canas.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}