R. Lopez de Heredia • Rioja, Spain
Viña Bosconia Reserva is López de Heredia’s more robust, traditionally styled Rioja Alta red, sourced from the south-fac…Viña Bosconia Reserva is López de Heredia’s more robust, traditionally styled Rioja Alta red, sourced from the south-facing El Bosque vineyard on clay-limestone slopes above the Ebro and based mainly on old-vine Tempranillo with Garnacha, M…Learn More »
$40
/750ml
2014 Retail Average
95
/100
2014 Pro Rating
Subtle autumnal aromas of red and black berries, dried flowers and a gentle whiff of earthy spice lead into a graceful, medium-bodied palate in the 2014 R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva. The wine feels finely stitched together, with silky tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish that hints at cola, herbs and a touch of oak, showing both classic Bosconia charm and the freshness of this higher-acid vintage. This is already delicious but clearly poised to gain further complexity in bottle.
Roast lamb with herbs; Grilled porcini mushrooms; Duck breast with cherry reduction
Viña Bosconia Reserva is López de Heredia’s more robust, traditionally styled Rioja Alta red, sourced from the south-facing El Bosque vineyard on clay-limestone slopes above the Ebro and based mainly on old-vine Tempranillo with Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. Aged around five years in well-seasoned American oak and released only after extended bottle maturation, it shows deep, evolved color and a complex mix of mature red fruit, earthy, savory and tertiary notes, offering an elegant yet full-bodied, long-lived counterpoint to the bodega’s fine…