2005 Remirez de Ganuza Reserva
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The one red offering is the 2005 Fincas de Ganuza Reserva made up of 85% Tempranillo with the balance Graciano, Garnacha, and “other”. After 12 months of resting in tank, it was moved into barriques, 50% new, for another 25 months before bottling without fining or filtration. This dense purple-colored effort gives up aromas of pain grille, mineral, Asian spices, leather, and assorted black fruits. Big and structured on the palate in the style of the vintage, it will reward another 5-7 years of cellaring and deliver prime drinking from 2016 to 2025. Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Genuza ranks among the top half-dozen producers in Rioja. Fernando Remirez de Ganuza has been able to accomplish this by melding the best aspects of traditional and contemporary Rioja styles into his own unique expression. White wine is a new addition to the portfolio. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; Tel. (781) 461-5767
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Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
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However, the 2005 Reserva has considerably more stuffing and should easily outdistance the 2006. It is a glass-coating opaque purple color with an already complex perfume of floral, mineral, spice, and black fruit elements. Dense and packed, this structured but impeccably balanced offering will evolve for 8-10 years and have a 30+ year lifespan. 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