Hacienda Grimon Labarona Reserva

A limited production! Cherry red with a ruby rim medium layer that is clean and bright. There is alot going on here starting with a very intense and  pleasant bouquet of balsamic notes. Combined with almonds, chocolate, vanilla and notes of  jam. In the mouth you get a good structure, with balanced acidity and soft round tannins giving a long and complex aftertaste.

Hacienda Grimon is run by the Olivans, a family with a long tradition in wine making. Their 25 hectares of vineyards are based in the Valle de Jubera, a secluded and little known corner of Rioja Alta with great viticultural history. Viticulture is organic, but not classified so because a lot of the producers don’t see why they should pay for certification of something they have been taking part in since long before it required certification. They have always done what produces the best flavour wine, and this involves not using herbicides or pesticides, using natural sheep manure and taking part in the highest quality practices.