Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 10 years from the vintage release, when the oak integration and fruit profile reach their peak harmony.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Campo Viejo, founded in 1959 by José Ortigüela, stands as a beacon of Rioja's winemaking evolution. Nestled in the heart of Rioja, the winery is celebrated for its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly underground facility that respects the rolling landscape. This Reserva is a masterful expression of the region's traditional blend, dominated by Tempranillo with supporting roles played by Graciano and Mazuelo. Cultivated in diverse clay-limestone soils across Rioja, the grapes undergo a meticulous aging process that defines the Reserva classification: 18 months in selected American and French oak casks followed by an additional 18 months of bottle aging. This creates a harmonious balance between vibrant red fruit characters of cherry and plum, and the elegant, warm complexity of vanilla, cloves, and toasted wood.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1959 by winemaker José Ortigüela, Campo Viejo has grown to become one of the most iconic and globally recognized names in Rioja, Spain. Situated on the outskirts of Logroño, the winery combines a rich heritage with state-of-the-art sustainable winemaking, utilizing a modern, subterranean facility designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Under the guidance of chief winemaker Elena Adell, Campo Viejo focuses on crafting expressive, fruit-forward wines primarily from the Tempranillo grape, alongside Graciano and Mazuelo. The estate is highly celebrated for its classic Rioja hierarchy, producing vibrant Tempranillo, structured Reserva, and complex, oak-aged Gran Reserva wines that balance traditional aging with contemporary vibrancy.