Gomez Cruzado, Rioja Reserva Viña Dorana, 2018

Gómez Cruzado Viña Dorana Reserva 2018 is a classic Rioja red that captures the elegance, structure, and charm the region is loved for. Crafted from Tempranillo and Garnacha sourced from old vines in some of Rioja Alta’s most characterful sites, it reflects both tradition and the finesse of a producer with roots in Haro since 1886.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red color with a refined, mature sheen. The nose offers ripe red berries, cherry, dried herbs, sweet spice, and subtle oak notes, with hints of vanilla and toasted cedar from élevage in French and American barrels. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, with juicy red fruit, savory spice, and a polished frame of fine tannins and fresh acidity. The oak is integrated rather than dominant, adding depth and complexity without overshadowing the fruit. This Reserva has the structure to age gracefully for several more years, though it is already generous and approachable now.

Production
The grapes come from more than 30-year-old head-trained vines in Sierra Cantabria and Bajo Najerilla, areas known for their distinctive Rioja terroir and naturally low-yielding old vineyards. Harvesting is done with care to preserve fruit quality, and the wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs to extract color, flavor, and tannin while maintaining finesse. It then spends 18 months maturing in a combination of mostly first- and second-use American and French oak barrels, followed by 24 months of bottle aging before release.

Food & Serving
This wine is an excellent match for grilled meats, tapas, roasted lamb, and slow-cooked dishes such as beef stew or braised pork. It also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses and charcuterie. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if opening it young to allow the aromas and texture to open fully.

Producer
Gómez Cruzado is one of Haro’s historic Rioja houses, established in 1886 in the heart of Rioja Alta. The winery has long been associated with a style that combines traditional Rioja character with precision and elegance, and it continues to be respected for its site-driven wines and careful stewardship of old-vine vineyards. Its reputation rests on consistency, authenticity, and a deep connection to the region’s winemaking heritage.

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