Expert Rating
93 Points Wine Advocate: I love the textbook nose of the 2016 Señorío de P. Peciña Reserva, as it is earthy, spicy and developed, with notes of leather and vanilla and a touch of smoke and brick dust. It has ripe fruit without excess and a medium-bodied palate with great balance and freshness. It has pungent flavors and is powerful and ripe without excess at 14.5% alcohol and with polished chalky tannins. This matured in American oak barrels for 36 months, during which time it was racked every six months.
Info and Tasting Notes
A benchmark traditional Rioja from Bodegas Hermanos de Peciña, crafted only in exceptional vintages from old-vine fruit in Rioja Alta. This Gran Reserva is a masterclass in patience and classic winemaking, aged extensively in American oak and bottle before release, delivering remarkable depth, elegance, and complexity.
Grape Composition
Predominantly Tempranillo (≈95%), with small amounts of Graciano (≈3%) and Garnacha (≈2%), a classic Rioja blend that balances structure, freshness, and aromatic lift.
Origin
Rioja Alta, Spain – one of Rioja’s most prestigious subregions, known for producing age-worthy wines with finesse and vibrant acidity.
Winemaking & Aging
Aged for approximately 48 months in used American oak barrels, followed by extended bottle aging prior to release—hallmark traditional Rioja élevage that builds complexity and silky texture.
Tasting Notes
Elegant and fully evolved, this Gran Reserva opens with layered aromas of ripe red and black fruit, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and spice, accented by subtle notes of chocolate and dried herbs. On the palate, it is smooth, velvety, and beautifully balanced, with polished tannins and a long, savory finish marked by cherry, spice, and earthy nuances.
Style
Dry • Medium-bodied • Silky, mature • Classic “old-school” Rioja
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