Jumilla-Calatayud-Monstant-Almansa-Castilla y Leon-Rueda-Rias Baixas, Spain
Gil Family Estates has a wide portfolio of Spanish wines with different characteristics and backgrounds. All of them with a common denominator: produced with different indigenous grape varietals, a refined image, and an unbeatable relation between its quality and its price.
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Honoro Vera Rioja (Vegan)
| SKU | 126142 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB |
Colour
Medium ruby.
Aroma
Dark cherry, red plum and cocoa notes.
Flavour
Fruit forward, with spicy, ripe tannins, hints of minerality, and a long finish with lingering notes of cocoa.
Food Pairing
Chorizo Paella, lasagna, smoky bratwurst sausages and Chile relleno.
More Info
Vineyards The grapes come from vineyards planted on limestone-rich clay soils. The fermentation was carried out in small stainless steel tanks for 15 days at temperatures below 27°C/80°F. Approximately 10% of the wine spent 5 months in French oak barrels. Aging Partially aged in French oak barrels for 5 months.
Guía Peñin 2022
2021 -
"COLOUR: cherry, purple rim; AROMA: fruit expression, red berry notes, floral, balsamic herbs; FLAVOUR: fruity, flavourful, balanced."
James Suckling, May/2023
2021 -
"A rich and slightly jammy nose with plenty of very ripe blueberries and licorice spices. Flavorful and plumy on the palate with soft tannins and a juicy finish. Just a bit short, but fruit-driven. Vegan. Drink now."
James Suckling, Nov/2021
2020 -
"Aromas of elderberries, raspberries, plum stones and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with sleek tannins and a soft, subtly spicy finish. Vegan. Drink now."
Guía Peñin 2021
2019 -
Guía Peñin 2020
2018 -
James Suckling, Jul/2019
2018 -
"A vibrant, primary-fruited style with fresh herbs and stems, as well as elderberry reduction. Medium-bodied, fruity and fresh. Drink now."
Alberta Beverage Awards 2020
2018 -
Top Value
James Suckling, Aug/2018
2017 -
"A slew of blueberries makes this full-bodied, bright and moderately tannic red easy to enjoy right now. Should be good through 2020."
Guía Peñin 2020
2017 -
Gismondi on Wine, Jan/2018
2016 -
"Fresh, stony resiny nose with fragrant black plums, raspberries, and a dusting of violets. The attack is juicy with round, succulent red fruit reminiscent of freezer raspberry jam. The acidity is persistent and in balance with supple tannins. This is the New Rioja but it's done in a respectful way. Pair with lamb chops for a traditional match or barbecue ribs for a more rustic backyard dinner. It is all tempranillo fermented over two weeks in stainless steel and with ten percent on to spend five months in French oak. The alcohol is a modest 13.5 percent alcohol."
James Suckling, Jul/2017
2016 -
The Publican Magazine, Spring 2018
2016 -
"Honoro Vera Rioja has aromas of dark cherry, red plum and cocoa. Its palate is fruity with spicy, ripe tannins, and hints of minerality. The finish is long with lingering notes of cocoa."