The 2016 Viña Arana Gran Reserva is an elegant blend of Tempranillo with 5% Graciano matured in used American oak barrels for three years. During this time, the wine was manually racked from barrel to barrel, with the help of a candle, six times. It's ripe at 14.5% alcohol, with pungent notes of forest floor and truffles, dark spices and an earthy touch. It has a powerful palate, with very good freshness and acidity, reflecting the cooler year. It has some tannins that would welcome food. 60,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2021. Luis Gutierrez, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Region: Rioja, Spain

Grape Varietal: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 93 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2024 - 2032