2001 Rioja Gran Reserva Bodegas Urbina

Allow yourself to be taken on a journey through time. Your guide shall be the vintage red 2001 Rioja Gran Reserva bearing the scent of fresh raspberries dressed in a soft haze of smoke and elegant spiciness. 

Just imagine. It’s the year 2001. The harvest is in full swing in the small Spanish village of Cuzcurrita. The experienced wine makers are starting to understand that this year’s Tempranillo will be special. So special, in fact, that they decide to wait. And wait. Then wait some more.

For the right moment. 

Who does it this way?

When the wine rested nicely in oak barrels, the winemakers of Bodegas Urbina could have done it the usual way. Send it off in bottles into the wide world. But they didn’t. Instead they kept the wine for several more years in stainless steel tanks.

Why? Because all the smells and tastes need time. Time to settle. To blend and tune in. And to become what they are today – the perfect harmony. 

And the result?

A wine so clear that almost no sediment is visible.

You take your first sip and then….

Your tongue takes in the intensive taste of fruits. Is it possible after so many years?

There’s another surprise coming your way. Soft, lightly smoky flavor. So now your evening session by the fireplace can be simply perfect. 

Another ace up the sleeve?

Tim Atkin, one of the most respected wine critics in the world, gave this wine incredible 97 points out of 100. 

It’s simply a legend.

Years of patience. Waiting for perfection. Are you in? Will you give it a try?

The Bodegas Urbina winery lets their wines ripen for years. In the heart of Spain. All from their own vineyards, with no rush. You can expect nothing but the perfect balance and depth of taste. Each vintage and each bottle are exceptional. The Bodegas Urbina winery is one of the most authentic wineries in the region thanks to their traditional approach, own natural yeast and respect for time.