# Luis Cañas Reserva (2019)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Luis Cañas
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, liquorice, cedar, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, balsamic, leather

## About this wine

The Luis Cañas Reserva 2019 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja appellation, specifically from the Rioja Alavesa sub-region in Spain. Produced by Bodegas Luis Cañas, a family-owned winery with a long history, this Reserva is made primarily from Tempranillo (95%) with a touch of Graciano (5%). The grapes are sourced from old family vineyards situated in the high-altitude areas of Rioja Alavesa. The wine undergoes an extensive aging process: 18 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by another 18 months of bottle aging before its release. The producer is noted for its organic viticulture practices.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes come from old family vineyards.
- Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
- Undergoes an additional 18 months of bottle aging before release.
- The producer works organically.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and polished tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game, while its good acidity cuts through fattier dishes. Notes of spice and dark fruit in the wine echo flavors found in slow-cooked dishes and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Luis Cañas Reserva 2019 is produced from a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano, sourced from old family vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Following harvest, the wine undergoes an extensive aging regimen. It spends 18 months maturing in French and American oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months of aging in the bottle. This dual aging process is crucial for developing the wine's characteristic complexity and smooth texture. The producer also employs organic viticulture practices in their vineyards.