Type: Red Wine
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Code: RIOJ205
One of the most decorated wines in the Vega range, their Reserva has the perfect balance between fruit and oak. A wine aged for up to 4 years in both barrel and bottle, this wine shows all the sensual and mellow characters that so typifies this quality of Rioja, but in the hands of Bodega Vega each layer and element of the wine just seems to expand and become more enjoyable.

Rioja Vega

Rioja Vega dates back to 1882 when Don Felipe Ugalde established a bodega bearing his name in Haro. In 1948 the bodega united with Bodegas Muerza as a result of marriage and the name disappeared. In 1921, Rioja Vega was officially registered and has proven to be successful, ensuring a prosperous history of trade both domestically and internationally for over a century. The winery is situated in the town of Viana, situated 10 kilometres south-east of Logroño. Viana is a charming walled town that evokes similarities to the renowned Laguardia. Today it is owned by the group Principe de Viana who acquired it in 1983 providing investment in new equipment, staff and in 2001 a new winery,...

This is where we begin to see more complexity of flavour. The nose has aromas of freshly picked berry fruits with a lovely hint of sweet vanilla. The palate is more intense in flavour with plum, blackcurrant leaf and tobacco aromas. Great balance and wonderful length on the finish.
Delicious with a rack of lamb with a rosemary and manchego crust, roasted sweet potato and green beans.

Bronze – Sommelier Wine Awards, 2016: Team leader Angela Reddin was charmed by this 'lovely, true Rioja', noting: 'Rusty nail oxidative style. Great weight of fruit in a rustic fashion, low-key spice and a generous, lively finish.' Top 10 Best Wines - Rioja 10 x 10 Awards, 2019. 90 points: Decanter Wine Awards. Decanter 2020, “Affordable Rioja £10-£20” and gave the following enticing tasting note: “Sumptuous baked plums and blueberries with a vanilla warmth and a juicy, moreish finish.” Gold Medal, Rioja Masters 2020.

More from the same