Reserva

Marqués de Arviza · Rioja, Spain

Marqués De Arviza Reserva is a powerful yet delicate Tempranillo-based wine. It shows dried red fruits, spice, vanilla, and leather aromas balanced by a bright acidity and delicate tannins.

Farming
Organic practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
90% Tempranillo
10% Garnacha

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1970

Vessel
Oak barrel aging for 24 months, 12 months in concrete tanks, and minimum 12 months in bottle before release

Vineyard Yield
39 hl/ha

Soil Type
Clay calcareus soil with sandy areas
and a lot of pebble. Well-drained soils.

Annual Production
20,000 bottles

Vinification
Pre-fermentation cold maceration for 48-72 hours followed by a control fermentation between 28° and 30°C (82.4°–86°F) in concrete tanks. Soft pumping over twice a day until alcoholic fermentation ends. Post-fermentation maceration with skins during 14 days. Malolactic fermentation in concrete vat and French barrels.