Bodegas Lan Rioja Reserva Vina Lanciano 2020 750ml

A lively, well-oaked red, with lavish notes of graphite, licorice and vanilla accenting the saturated blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Sculpted by sinewy tannins, this is chewy on the palate but shows good overall integration. Herb and mineral hints play on the finish. Tempranillo and Graciano. Best from 2027 through 2035. 10,000 cases made, 600 cases imported.

• Country: Spain
• Region: La Rioja
• Appellation: Rioja
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.