Rioja Gran Reserva: Quick Guide

Rioja Gran Reserva Pronunciation: ree-oh-ha grahn reh-serve-ah Rioja Gran Reserva wines spend at least 5 years aging. Red wines age 2 years in oak barrel and 2 in bottle. White and rose age 6 months in barrel, 4 years total. What Is Rioja Gran Reserva? If you see “Rioja Gran Reserva” on a wine bottle […]

Gran Reserva Meaning: It’s Aged

Gran Reserva Aging Requirements Spanish Gran Reserva Aging Requirements Wine Type Oak Aging Bottle Aging Red Rioja Gran Reserva 24 months 24 months (5 years total) Red Gran Reserva 18 months (5 years total, not necessarily in bottle) White Gran Reserva 6 months (4 years total, not necessarily in bottle) Rosé Gran Reserva 6 months […]