Bujanda Reserva

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Wine Description

Viña Bujanda Reserva, made of 100% Tempranillo, comes from Rioja Alta and Alavesa areas. Grapes are grown in clay and harvested during the first week of October. The wine is then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 16 days and aged in oak for 20 months before it is ready to enjoy. The resulting wine shows intense complexity and great aging potential.

Pilar and Carlos Martinez Bujanda
Lauren Rosillo-Winemaker
Vina Bujanda Winery
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Acclaim
The 2006 Reserva is 100% Tempranillo from Alta and Alavesa matured in American and French oak over 20 months. The nose is well-defined, with notes of wild strawberry, leather, sage and tobacco that speaks clearly of its place. The palate is also well-defined, with fine tannins and harmony: an elegant, focused Reserva with a satisfying, silky smooth finish. Excellent.
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2012
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Rijoa Alta and Alavesa
Vineyard size
300 acres
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Bush and espalier
Elevation:
1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200
Yield/acre:
2.4 tons
Exposure:
Eastern/Western
Year vineyard planted:
1977
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
2004
Bottles produced of this wine:
20,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
5
Varietal composition:
100% Tempranillo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
16 days
Fermentation temperature:
81 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
20 Months
Age of Aging Container:
Less than 6 years
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.9 g/L