There is a wonderful element of whimsy and joy at this tiny, family bodega located in Laguardia. The elephant logo, the on-site African art museum, as well as the name (there is no Seņor de Lesmos, as it turns out) all speak to the family's joie de vivre and sense of humor. There is nothing funny about the quality of these wines, though. All estate fruit, hand harvested, and carefully vinified with native yeasts, this is a hand sewn wine with the purity, texture and elegance to prove it. Having spend 30 months in barrel and many more months in bottle, this Gran Reserva smells of ripe red fruit and chewy, dried fruits as well, with a subtle hint of tomato leaf. On the palate, the red fruits show great development, with lots of chalky minerality and the elegance of a middle aged Gran Reserva. A perfect blend of rusticity and elegance - so typical of old school Rioja - is clearly shown in this lovely wine.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2001 La Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Especial Rioja $29.99
2008 Mas Codina Cava Brut Reserva Penedès $12.99
2001 Marques de Legarda Gran Reserva Rioja $29.99
1999 Bodegas Puelles Gran Reserva Rioja $19.99
2001 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Reserva Rioja $39.99
