Bodegas LANCulmen Rioja Reserva 2017

Product code: 14802
£64.65 inc VAT
Spain
Red Wine from
Rioja, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Rioja Alta
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Bodegas LAN
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: María Barúa
Grape
Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo
Grape: 89% Tempranillo, 11% Graciano
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Rioja Alta
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Bodegas LAN
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: María Barúa
Grape
Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo
Grape: 89% Tempranillo, 11% Graciano

Product Notes

Bodegas LAN Culmen Rioja Reserva is an exceptional wine made from Tempranillo grapes in the heart of Rioja, Spain. Aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels and a minimum of 36 months in the bottle before release, this wine is a testament to the producer's commitment to quality and tradition. The wine exudes notes of black cherry, cassis, blackcurrant, and spice with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Elegant and well-balanced, it has a deep red color and long finish. Perfect to pair with red meat, game, and strong cheeses, this wine is a perfect addition to any collection.

Tasting Notes

Deep cherry red in colour. On the nose, the 'Culmen' is elegant and layered with a bouquet that combines black cherry and blackberry with mineral nuances typical of Viña Lanciano, a beautifully integrated spiciness from the oak and tertiary notes of leather and earth. This wine treads the fine line between power and elegance, with firm but velvety tannins and a bright acidity that carries the complex flavours onto the long and persistent finish.

About the Winery

Bodegas LAN

The history of Bodegas LAN wines dates back to 1972, the year when the brand set up its winery. LAN stands for Logrono, Alava and Navarra, the three provinces that are part of the DOC Rioja area in Spain. The fact that the brand has the name of its regions is enough to tell you that the wines crafted by it are true representations of the culture and heritage of the regions where they are grown.

The Vina Lanciano vineyard of Bodegas Lan is one of the most breathtaking vineyards in the entire Rioja area. It comprises an area of over 72 hectares and has the beautiful Ebro River at the backdrop. Vines are planted in 24 plots here and this is the area from fruits are sourced to craft the three rare and premium wines of Bodegas LAN – Vina Lanciano, LAN A Mano and Culmen.  

This vineyard is very special because it has a diverse range of soil quality and climatic conditions in different plots, which makes it great for growing different varietals such as the Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano.  Sustainable viticultural practices are followed here to ensure that the grapes are hand-harvested and hand-selected before they proceed to the next stage.

A brief profile of the three premium wines of this brand is given below:

Vina Lanciano - made from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo; fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for about 36 months; considered to be the soul of Bodegas LAN brand

LAN A Mano - made from 80% Tempranillo, 8% Mazuelo and 12% Graciano; fermented in new French oak barrels and aged for 7 months in French oak & 6 months in Russian oak

Culmen - made from 85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after destemming and aged for 24 months in French oak

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