Bodegas LAN, `Culmen` Rioja Reserva 2011
750 ml Tempranillo, Graciano Rioja, Spain 2011
Bodegas LAN, `Culmen` Rioja Reserva 2011 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Graciano (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, cheese board.
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£89.99
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.65
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Tempranillo + Graciano prior
body
4 / 5
full
Tempranillo + Graciano prior · Rioja rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Graciano prior · Rioja rule
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Graciano prior · Rioja rule
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Tempranillo + Graciano prior · Rioja rule
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Rioja · Rioja · Spain
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Grapes
Tempranillo, Graciano
lexicon
ABV
13.5%
merchant description
Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Tempranillo
Typical aromas: red plum, strawberry, cherry, dried fig. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Tempranillo · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Recently awarded 96 points by Wine Spectator, the 'Culmen', meaning 'epitome', is the jewel in the Bodegas LAN crown. A blend of Tempranillo and Graciano from low-yielding old vines, aged for 25 months in new French oak and a further 22 months in bottle. ABV: 13.5%
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