Rioja Reserva Vega del Rayo
750 ml Tempranillo, Carignan, Graciano Rioja, Spain non-vintage
Rioja Reserva Vega del Rayo is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo, Carignan, Graciano (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is heavy. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew.
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Ake & Humphris
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£14.90
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.65
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Tempranillo + Carignan prior
body
4 / 5
full
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Tempranillo + Carignan prior · Rioja rule
oak
5 / 5
heavy
Tempranillo + Carignan 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
rules-v1
Colour
Red
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Origin
Rioja · Rioja · Spain
inferred from Rioja
Grapes
Tempranillo, Carignan, Graciano
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ABV
13.5%
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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
inferred
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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| Bodegas Señorío de Arana, Viña Del Oja Rioja Reserva 2019 Bodegas Señorío de Arana · Rioja | £19.00 | |||
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Merchant's description
A traditional Rioja Reserva from vineyards in Rioja Alta with a nose of warm black fruit, spice and vanilla notes. The palate has ripe plum and damson characters balanced by well-integrated oak, supple tannins and gentle cedary spice on the finish.
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