Country: Spain Region: Rioja Varietal: 96% Tempranillo and 4% Mazuelo. Vintage: 2015 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Bodegas LAN Description: Lan Gran Reserva is crafted from vines of more than 40 years of age,  LAN Gran Reserva spent 24 months in barrel and a further 36 months in bottle to refine and round off the wine.  The Tempranillo comes from vines of more than 40 years of age, selected from vineyards in the Rioja Alta area (Haro, Villalba, Foncea) and the Mazuelo comes from our Viña Lanciano estate, located in El Cortijo. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, with temperature control and long maceration to ensure extraction of all the aromatic potential and tannins. 24 months in barrels of American and French oak. LAN Gran Reserva then spends 36 months rounding itself off in the bottle. Tasting Note: Deep garnet red with a ruby rim. On the nose, notes of very ripe fruit - plum, figs and fruit compote - stand out. All enveloped in notes of vanilla, caramel, black pepper and smoke. A well-structured wine, with ripe, sweet tannins on the palate. It has a long life ahead of it. Food Matches: Casseroles / Lamb / Smoked Fish / Soft Cheese