Varela - Rioja Gran Reserva | Spanish Red Wine

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Wine Type: Red
Varietal: Tempranillo
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2010
Country: Spain
Region: Roija
Bottle Size: 750ml

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Description

Varela Gran Reserva Rioja is a red wine produced in the DOCa Rioja region, under the “Gran Reserva” classification which signals extended ageing and a focus on maturity and complexity. A tasting note shows the 2014 vintage carrying a score of 93/100.

The wine is principally made from the Tempranillo grape (as typical for Rioja Gran Reservas) and hails from a long-established winery (founded 1890).

While full technical sheets are scarce, the bottle and retailer descriptions indicate an ABV around ~13.0% and classify the wine as “Full-Bodied Red” from Rioja.

Tasting Notes

COLOR:
Medium to deep ruby-red colour, with some rim evolution in older bottles.

NOSE:
Displays an evolved complexity: sweet red and dark fruit (plum, dark cherry), tobacco, leather, earthy/forest floor notes, mild oak-derived spice (vanilla, cedar) and gentle tertiary aromas of truffle or dried herbs in mature vintages.

TASTE:
Silkier tannins than younger Riojas, balanced acidity, good integration of oak and fruit, medium to full body.

FINISH:
The finish is long, with gently persistent dark fruit, spice, and leather/wood undertones.

Food Pairing

Given the structure, ageability and matured character of Varela Gran Reserva, here are some pairing suggestions:

Grilled or roasted red meats (e.g., rib-eye steak, lamb chops) — the firm structure and oak integration stand up to rich flavours.

Mature cheeses (e.g., aged Manchego, a semi-hard Spanish cheese) or charcuterie — the tertiary notes of leather and tobacco complement aged cheese.

Game dishes (e.g., venison, wild boar) or slow-cooked hearty stews — the depth of the wine suits richer, game-driven fare.

Dishes with moderate spice or wood-smoke character — the wine’s oak and spice back-notes enhance smoky or peppery profiles.

Facts

Wine Type:
Red Wine
Country:
Spain
Region:
Rioja
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Vintage:
2010
Bottle Size:
750ml
ABV:
13.5%
Body:
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Style:
Spanish Roija Red
Consumer Rating:
4.0
Brand:
Varela

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