**GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS** **Wine Type:** Red Reserva **Winery:** Herederos del Marqués de Riscal **Region:** D.O.Ca. Rioja **Grape Varieties:** 30% Others, 70% Tempranillo **Winemaker:** Francisco Hurtado de Amézaga **Winery Owner:** Alejandro Aznar **Barrel Type:** French oak barrels from Allier **Bottle Type:** Troncocónica **Aging in Barrel:** 20 months **Capacity (cl):** 75 **Serving Temperature:** 16-18 ºC **GENERAL INFORMATION** Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019 is the latest vintage to come to light from one of the most exclusive wines of the iconic Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery. Its first vintage, 1986, is considered by many connoisseurs as the precursor of the New Rioja's signature wines. Crafted exclusively from high-quality Tempranillo grapes in very limited productions, Barón de Chirel undergoes fermentation in small-capacity Allier wooden vats to then complete a long aging process, varying in duration depending on each vintage's unique characteristics. Following bottling, it undergoes a minimum of 2 more years of refinement before hitting the market. Barón de Chirel Reserva 2019 is a wine that allows you to savor the exceptional essence of D.O.Ca. Rioja, particularly delightful when paired with Iberian ham and aged cheese, various red meats, poultry, or game stews. **TASTING NOTES** In appearance, Barón de Chirel Reserva displays a beautiful dark cherry red color with high intensity. On the nose, it delivers a powerful aromatic profile, showcasing toasted and spicy notes from the French oak, intertwined with candied black fruit. The palate offers a fresh, creamy, and velvety texture with gentle and polished tannins. It concludes with a long and balanced finish, displaying complexity and elegance.