Baron De Ley Reserva
The Baron De Ley Reserva showcases a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Maturana grapes from the vineyards in Rioja Oriental, highlighting a Mediterranean character at its finest. This wine undergoes a meticulous winemaking process, including manual harvest and selection, fermentation in state-of-the-art stainless steel vats, and a minimum of 20 months aging in American oak casks, culminating in a harmonious balance of aromatic preservation and extraction.
Colour
Bright medium robe with a ruby red colour.
Nose
A combination of red fruits and sweet spices with a balsamic background.
Mouth
A powerful attack with a sensation of soft, supple volume, leading to a creamy finish highlighted by red berry fruit and hints of wild herbs.
D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja is a qualified designation of origin (DOCa) of Spain that distinguishes certain wines produced in areas of the autonomous communities of La Rioja and the Basque Country mainly and, to a lesser extent, in Navarra and Castilla y León , 4 (less than 2.5 km²). Due to the orographic and climatic diversity, three production sub-zones are distinguished - Rioja Alta , Rioja Oriental (Rioja Baja) and Rioja Alavesa - where wines of different characteristics originate. The average annual production of Rioja wine is 269 million liters (in 2020) (85% red wine and 15% white and rosé wine). Rioja wines are fresh, aromatic, with a balanced composition and an excellent bouquet .
DOCa Rioja wine is identified by its back labels and numbered seals. It is the designation of origin most chosen by consumers both inside and outside the home, with 36% and 27%, respectively, of consumption. 5
Within the European Union , Rioja has had the protection of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since June 13, 1986. 6 7 It has also been registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization since June 22, 2021.