Fernando Remírez de Ganuza fundó su bodega en Rioja en el año 1989, pero no fue hasta 1998 cuando dio a conocer su primer vino. Desde entonces se convirtió en uno de los viticultores más respetados de esta región. Su éxito se basa en un viñedo excepcional y en los revolucionarios métodos de elaboración con los que vinifica por separado la parte alta de la parte baja del racimo. Su tinto Reserva 1997 es elegante y pleno, con complejidad y magnífica evolución en botella.
Fruta negra madura con recuerdo de especias dulces y ahumados. Potente, sabroso y equilibrado. Final largo, suave y aterciopelado.
"The 1997 Reserva was the product of a “bad vintage that was nearly saved by a dry September, but again there was rain during the harvest’. It is a relatively insubstantial offering that is easy-going and ready to drink. It should last for another 8-10 years.
Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is one of Rioja’s benchmark estates. It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The winery itself is located in the village of Samaniego. Upon my arrival at the Bodega in May 2010, I discovered a surprise. In addition to a vertical tasting of all the Reservas, Senor Remirez had prepared a similar vertical of Trasnocho, a wine that has never been exported to the USA. With all due respect, the greatest vintages from Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza in my opinion are 2004 and 2001. Trasnocho is Fernando Remirez de Ganuza’s take on a more contemporary style."
Jay S Miller
Junio 2010
