Luis Cañas Gran Reserva 2016

Racy red berries, plums and cherries to the nose followed by a tangy twist of black pepper. Medium-bodied on the palate, with tight yet refined tannins. Not a lot of depth here, but shows elegance and good length. 95% tempranillo and 5% graciano. Drink now.

The 2016 Gran Reserva was produced with Tempranillo and 5% Graciano that matured in 70% French and 30% American oak barrels for 24 months. The wine is balsamic and spicy, with smoky oak notes and plenty of tannins n the palate, in need of powerful food. It's a bit too dry on the palate, with a faint astringency on the finish. 37,843 bottles produced. Will the oak get integrated before it fades?