The first Viña Real wines were launched in 1920. They were produced from grapes grown around Elciego in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa province and in which the personality, character and elegance of this region blend seamlessly with the balance achieved through perfect ageing.

Wine made from hand-harvested grapes from high-quality plots located in Rioja Alavesa. After a cold maceration, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Ageing was then carried out in new and second use oak barrels (70% French and 30% American) where it remained for an average of 22 months. Once bottled, the wine was aged in Viña Real’s underground cellars for a minimum of 18 months, developing roundness and complexity before being released

At Viña Real, the 2015 harvest started relatively early (about 10 days) on the 15th of September and finished on the 6th of October. This vintage gave improvement both quantitatively and qualitatively compared with the two previous harvests. After favourable weather during the growing season and combined with careful attention to the vines aimed at preserving the health of the grapes, the vineyard was in excellent vegetative condition at the end of the summer; expectations were for a great harvest. Good weather throughout picking enabled a very selective harvest; expectations were delivered and high-quality wines were made.

Deep ruby red in colour, clean and bright. The nose is intense with aromas of ripe red fruits combined with nuances of toffee, spices and smoke from the barrel. The palate is well structured and shows notes similar to those on the nose, with complex traces of beautifully ripe fruit and oak. The finish is long and further demonstrates the wine’s capacity to continue to evolve in the bottle for many years to come. Perfect for pairing with red meats and oily fish.