{"product_id":"navajas-gran-reserva-2011-rioja-75cl","title":"Navajas Gran Reserva Rioja 2011 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eNavajas Gran Reserva \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rioja-wines\" title=\"Rioja Wines\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e is a magnificent, classically styled, and deeply complex \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\" title=\"Red Wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the prestigious Rioja Alta sub-region of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wines\" title=\"Spanish Wines\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e. Bodegas Navajas, a distinguished family-owned winery located in the historic village of Fuenmayor, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional long-aging practices and exceptional quality. Crafted only in outstanding vintages from mature, low-yielding vines, this Gran Reserva represents the ultimate expression of aged Rioja, offering remarkable tertiary complexity, silky elegance, and timeless poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its velvety smoothness, intricate aromatic development, and extraordinary length. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards rooted in clay-limestone soils, the grapes benefit from a perfect balance of Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influences. Aged for at least two years in oak barriques followed by extended bottle maturation in the quiet cellars of Navajas, it delivers a harmonious bouquet of dried cranberries, stewed plums, leather, sweet tobacco, and vanilla spice, backed by a soft, melting tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-selected from old vine parcels across Rioja Alta during harvest. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is destemmed and crushed, undergoing temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with extended skin contact to extract deep structural elements. The wine is then transferred to American oak barrels for a minimum of twenty-four months, where it absorbs delicate oak spices and vanilla notes. It is subsequently aged in bottle for several more years prior to release, allowing the wine to achieve complete structural integration and tertiary sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a beautiful ruby-red colour with pronounced brick-red and tawny edges typical of a fully matured Gran Reserva. The nose is soft, complex, and highly expressive, opening with aromas of dried red cherry, fig, and prune, interwoven with elegant layers of sweet leather, cured meat, cedar wood, cocoa, and warm baking spices. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, remarkably silky, and seamless, offering mellow fruit flavours supported by resolved, velvety tannins and a delicate thread of acidity that lingers through a extended, graceful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its refined structure, savoury spice notes, and mellowed tannins, this mature Spanish red is an extraordinary partner for fine gastronomy and traditional Spanish dishes. It pairs magnificently with slow-roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, pan-seared duck breast, venison ragù, and traditional jamón Ibérico. It is also an exceptional match for wild mushroom risottos, truffle dishes, and aged Spanish cheeses like Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempranillo-wines\" title=\"Tempranillo Wines\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e, Mazuelo, Graciano\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navajas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55519422218583,"sku":"123172","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Navajas-Gran-Reserva-Rioja-2011-75cl.jpg?v=1792504132","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/navajas-gran-reserva-2011-rioja-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}