Baron De Ley Siete Vinas - Rioja Reserva 2012 (VV4.2- TA92)

Baron De Ley

Baron De Ley Siete Vinas - Rioja Reserva 2012 (VV4.2- TA92)

Counrty - Spain
Region - Rioja
Vinatge - 2012
Grape - Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo, Viura, Malvasía and Garnacha Blanca
Aging - See below
Strength - 14% vol.
Bottle size - 750ml

Vivino- 4.2 (308 ratings as at 2021.6.9)
Tim Atkin- 92 pts
Vivino reference price- $413 as at 2021.6.9

Wine Spectator Vintage Charts – Rioja 2012- 90 pts
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Siete in Spanish means "7",

This wine is made from 7 Rioja grape varieties (it's less common to use so many different varieties for winemaking- many Riojas might just use Tempranillo on its own)

This series first produces 4 wines from 7 grapes, then ages them in different types of barrels for 36 months,
after which the 4 wines are blended to become the final product, then aged for another 12 months in French oak barrels
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Official Tasting Note for reference-

Aroma:
Aromas of ripe berries and fragrant roses and violets, with notes of vanilla and spice.

Palate:
Balanced and full on the palate, rich in nuances, very fruity and perfectly integrated soft tannins.