Granuja means mischievous in Spanish.
This strange name is a tribute to Cote's maternal grandfather, Teofilo Reyes, who was the godfather of the Ribera wines, but who was also a joker.
This Granuja is a blend of Tempranillo grapes from 5 different terroirs: two in Ribera del Duero (Gumiel and Baños de Valdearrados), Toro, Cigales and Valtiendas. The result is a surprising synergy between these 5 terroirs and the ultimate expression of what tempranillo can give you in Castille-Leon. A perfect tribute indeed for Teófilo !
Vinification
Harvested in small baskets then the grapes are sorted twice at the cellar.
All parcels are vinified separately.
Malolactic fermentation in outstanding new oak barrels from Burgundy, where the wine is aged for 14 months.
Storage potential
Drink as from 2022
At its best between 2026 and 2029
Enjoy till 2035
To serve
Best decant before serving in a large Bordeaux glass.
Trial analysis
Dark red colour, nearly black, with a nicely shimmering disc.
On the nose, red and black fruit. On the palate, a nice balance between the superb wood notes and the exuberant fruit. And then again, oriental spices (cinnamon, saffron and curry), A long and powerful finish. What a wine!
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied