2010 Pecina Rioja Gran Reserva "Finca Iscorta"

This is one of the best Rioja's in recent years. Why? very favorable weather, vines were in excellent condition, both in development and health. The vines produced perfect fruit making the 2010 vintage in Rioja the vintage of the decade! The 2010 Pecina Rioja Gran Reserva "Finca Iscorta" is a testament to that! This rare single vineyard bottling Gran Reserva is only made in the top vintages and delivers unprecedented power and finesse. This wine will take your palate on a euphoric ride today and again in 20+ years.

Peciña was founded in 1992 by La Rioja Alta’s long-time vineyard manager, Pedro Peciña. Sourcing fruit from 120 acres of great old vineyards around San Vincente Pedro captures the classic RIoja style. His subtle use of American oak lends the oak influence to be neutral, providing textural richness, with background notes. Pedro's wine making style is often compared to great wines of Cune along with comparisons to traditionalist of Peidmont and Burgundy. His practice, combined with restrained oak influence, results in Rioja of breathtaking silkiness and irresistible richness.

Ageing: 4 years in neutral American oak.

Tasting Notes: The wine is a deep ruby red with an orange rim. Intense, fine-nose of ripe fruit, dried prunes, and smoked spices. The wine is rich with mouth watering umami flavors, that are strong, elegant, and complex. Finally cap with an everlasting sweet and supple finish.