# Queirón de Gabriel Reserva (2011)

- **Producer:** DOMINIO DE QUEIRON, S.L.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo, Graciano
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €47
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, red cherry, red plum, black cherry, vanilla, coffee, cloves, cedar, chocolate, dried fruit, wet leaves, earth, leather, tobacco

## About this wine

Queirón de Gabriel Reserva is a red wine from Dominio de Queirón, S.L., produced in the Rioja DOCa, specifically the Rioja Oriental sub-region. The wine is a blend primarily of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, sourced from high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of the Sierra de Yerga. The producer, Dominio de Queirón, is a project of the Pérez Cuevas family, who have a four-generation winemaking legacy. The winery is located in the historic 'Barrio de Bodegas' of Quel. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its high-altitude origin, the blend of grape varietals, and the classic Rioja winemaking approach involving extended aging.

## Interesting facts

- The winery is situated in the historic 'Barrio de Bodegas' of Quel, an 18th-century wine enclave.
- Vineyards are located at altitudes up to 790 meters (2600 feet).
- The wine is a tribute to Gabriel Pérez's lifelong dream.
- It's considered the 'Vino primordial' and essence of Queirón.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, with its integrated tannins and medium-plus body, makes it well-suited for richer protein dishes. The fruit notes can complement savory elements, while the wine's complexity can stand up to robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The Queirón de Gabriel Reserva is produced by Dominio de Queirón, S.L. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards located on the slopes of the Sierra de Yerga. Following harvest, the wine undergoes extended aging, including 18 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by maturation in large wooden vats (foudres). The producer's approach emphasizes environmental respect and the use of traditional Rioja grape varieties. The winemaking process is designed to achieve a classic Rioja style with significant aging.