Bodegas Urbina, Gran Reserva Especial 2004

The winemaking tradition at Bodegas Urbina dates back to as early as 1870. It is a family-owned wine estate that has been very particular about growing exceptional quality of grapes for more than 150 years. Nestled in the Rioja Alta region of Spain, Bodegas Urbina wines are known for their distinct flavour and character. Gran Reserva Especial 2004 is made only in the very best years using 100% Tempranillo. Aged for 2 years in oak and 4 years in bottle prior to release; and now at almost 20 years of age it is well and truly a mature wine yet still retains so much fruit, showing it still has some years left to continue to develop. Brooding darker fruit notes mingle with cherry, leather, vanilla and oak on the nose. The palate is refined and structured, still with a good level of acidity and liveliness. A superbly crafted Gran Reserva.