Gómez Cruzado Reserva is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Gómez Cruzado winery in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards, which are located in the heart of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are characterized by their high altitude, which provides ideal growing conditions for the Tempranillo grape variety. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including long maceration and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a complex and elegant character. Gómez Cruzado Reserva is a classic Rioja wine, with a deep ruby color, aromas of red fruit and vanilla, and a smooth and balanced palate.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Gómez Cruzado Reserva is a deep ruby red wine with aromas of ripe dark fruit, tobacco, and cedar.On the palate, this full-bodied wine is smooth and velvety, with flavors of ripe berries, spices, and chocolate. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, and the finish is long and pleasing. This is an excellent example of a Spanish Reserve Rioja.
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.