Ijalba Reserva 2018

Country

España

Vintage

2018

Region

D.O. Ca. Rioja

Volume

750 ml

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VIÑA IJALBA

%VOL

14

Varieties

Graciano, Tempranillo

Type

Tinto

Style

Seco

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Community Reviews
4.1 Vivino

3.9
David Lécuyer
Vivino
Surprised by the depth and quality! 👃🏻dark fruits, raisins, plum 👅Dark fruits, spice, cedar, cigar, plum, dried herbs, brown sugar,
4
Ali Suleiman
Vivino
oak vanilla leather cherry blackberry tobacco blackcurrant
4.3
Bruno Bt
Vivino
Very well-rounded. Citrus flavour but paired with a full body.
4.2
Stephanie Bond
Vivino
Huge nose but mild finish. Big notes of balsamic, raw tobacco, and black fruits. Love the funk, this is definitely a favorite!
3.8
Rob Johnson
Vivino
Decent Rioja. Not much oak influence but would buy again for the price.
3.5
Mike Benaquist
Vivino
Really spicy on the nose! A little bit acidic, tasty Tempranillo, a fractional teeny bit of graininess in the texture where I would have expected
3.9
Rob Purdy
Vivino
Spicy on the nose with a silky pepper on the pallet. Not a strong finish some what an open book and I preferred their Cuv’ee a bit more but
3.7
Backeros
Vivino
80% Tempranillo - 20% Graciano with 18M Fr (60) & Am (40).
4.1
Steve Marks
Vivino
Only 20 euros a bottle in a nice restaurant in Rioja….. paired well with beef carpaccio and piqillo peppers starters…..
4.7
Ludivine L.
Vivino
Excellent vin, simple et efficace
4.5
Luca Scannella
Vivino
Blackberries, cherry, leather
4
Gino Brunetti
Vivino
Nice red, aromas of vanilla, oak and some leather, which follows on the palate. Full bodied, medium + acidity and tannins followed by a long,
4
Renato Cardoso
Vivino
4 stars. Medium plus body, slightly high acidity and firm tannins. Black plum, ripe black cherry, leather, oak, vanilla and chocolate.
4
Raymund Manzanillo
Vivino
4.0. Deep ruby with garnet rim. Pronounced aromas and flavours of vanilla, dill, black olive, balsamic, licorice, ripe blackberry, black cherry,
4
Liz V
Vivino
Unaerated: On the nose, strawberry jam, a touch of oak and lots of body. On the palate, tart with notes of cranberry, strawberry, a touch of
4
Riojasaurus
Vivino
Very tasty, everything you want from £15/20 Rioja. Depth, sweetness & most importantly - internet. Dry & sweet spices in abundance, black pepper,
4
Kohti valoa
Vivino
Blackberry, oak, vanilla, dark cassis, hints of tobacco and leather, some dark plum too. Beautiful long finish. Very nice.
4
Gvansven
Vivino
Dark red coloured blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Graciano. Blackberry, spices, vanilla and orange peel. Noble tannins, medium+ bodied and well
4
Ismo Nikkola
Vivino
Deep ruby, intense nose of oak, pepper, mint, leather. High acidity, nice round tannins. Surprisingly medium body and taste follows the nose.
4.1
Dumitru Munteanu
Vivino
Classic and bold Rioja. Full of blackberries, blackcurrent, dark chocolate, woody and some herbs. Is bold and strong but easy going.
4
Tiago Matos
Vivino
Ruby colored. Mid plus complexity, dry, and acid enough. Tanning are here but also a good dose of wood.
4
Rishab Gupta
Vivino
A Rioja really just coming into its own. Aged quite a bit longer than the minimum aging requirement, the evolution in this wine is showing, and
4.3
Gilbert Serrano
Vivino
oak vanilla leather pepper blackberry tobacco dark fruit pastry

Description

This wine exhibits an attractive cherry red tone, dazzling and deep, displaying captivating aromas of red fruits, toasted nuances and outstanding complexity. Its high intensity reveals an enveloping fusion of aromatic herbs and fruity fragrances, creating a unique sensory experience. In the mouth, it is distinguished by its solid structure, meaty texture and harmonious balance, supported by a refreshing acidity. This wine will captivate lovers of quality and sophistication available in our exclusive online store.

The Ijalba Reserva 2018 red wine is distinguished by its exceptional combination of Tempranillo (80%) and Graciano (20%), grown in the DO Ca. Rioja by Bodegas Viña Ijalba, founded by Dionisio Ruiz Ijalba. This winery, which began its history in 1991, is now owned by the third generation of the family.

As pioneers in the region, Viña Ijalba stands out for its commitment to organic wine production, being the first organic wine estate in the area. Maintaining its roots as a family business, the winery covers more than 90 hectares of vineyards distributed in the surroundings of Logroño, San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Valle del Iregua.

The production process of this Reserva begins with a harvest in 500 kg boxes, followed by a fermentation of 18 days and aging for 18 to 22 months in French and American Oak barrels. With a minimum of 15 months of maturation in the bottle, Ijalba Reserva is presented as a well-structured wine suitable for aging, standing out for its ruby ​​color and balsamic notes.

Discover its toasted nuances, accompanied by subtle aromas of herbs and black cocoa, achieving exceptional harmony. Don't miss the opportunity to buy this unique Ijalba Reserva 2018 wine in our online store.

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