Rioja Alta DOCa Reserva Lagar de Cayo 2016, Quiroga de Pablo
Exceptional Rioja from one of Spain's most prestigious vineyards. It doesn't get better than this.
Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard 2025, 91pts Tim Atkin MW – Best of Rioja 2025, Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Lyon, Gold Medal at Frankfurt International Trophy
What does Reserva mean on a Rioja label?
Selected Red wines of the best vintages with an excellent potential that have been aged for a minimum of 3 years, with at least one year in casks. At the Reserva level, winemakers often age their wines longer than the minimum and select better grapes which is the case with this 2016 vintage from Rioja Alta. Many Rioja wine enthusiasts choose Reserva over other options, because they strike a good balance between the super fruity Crianza and more oakey-bottle-aged Gran Reserva.
"Superb Rioja and worth every penny"
In the glass
Rich, spicy aromas underpin ripe fruit aromas with plenty of cherry and fig. Elements of oak with plum, liquourice and a hint of anise. Well integrated tannins, silky, rounded with a long, complex finish.
Made from estate-grown grapes harvested at optimal ripeness. The winery, led by Maite, a sixth-generation winemaker of the Quiroga de Pablo family. Destemmed grapes ferment in stainless steel with daily pump-overs and extended maceration for richness and colour. Aged 21–36 months in French and American oak, with racking every six months. Post-blending, the wine matures further in concrete tanks in the estate’s underground cellar, enhancing structure and quality.
About the vineyard
Close to the village of Azofra in the Rioja Alta, this prestigious family owned winery have worked the land here for six generations. Their Riojas are a perfect blend of fruit, aromatics and all the flavours of this exceptional terroir for which they have won many Gold Medals and awards. A winemaker's wines.
Mixed Cases
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