2017 Vina Pomal Rioja Reserva
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The 2017 Viña Pomal Reserva was selected from the 90 hectares of the vineyard and produced in a traditional way, fermenting the destemmed grapes with a longish maceration and aging the wine in American oak barrels, 20% of them new, for 18 months. 2017 was not an easy year and was marked by severe frost that resulted in warm wines with higher alcohol. It was not an easy vintage but has produced some good wines, and it suits the more developed and polished traditional style of this wine. It's aromatic, with notes of sweet spices and abundant, fine tannins.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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The 2017 Reserva Viña Pomal is 100% Tempranillo sourced from Haro, Rioja Alta. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels, 20% new, this garnet red wine unfolds cassis and blackberry aromas along with notes of herbs, licorice and vanilla oak. Dry and juicy, the firm tannins and heightened acidity lead to a vibrant mouthfeel. This is a lingering, fruity Rioja.