Sierra Cantabria Tinto Reserva — Vintage 2017 — Rioja — Red

Sierra Cantabria Red Reserve 2017 – D.O.Ca. Rioja

Name: Sierra Cantabria Tinto Reserva
Brand: Sierra Cantabria
SKU: ATIN-RIO-TEM-SIE-SIE.CAN.RES-17-75
Price: 21.95 EUR
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Sierra Cantabria·Rioja

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21.95€VAT included

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Vintage

2017

Grape varieties

Tempranillo

Alcohol content

14% vol% Vol.

Temperature

16-18°C

Volume

75cl

Region

Rioja

Wine type

Red

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“Old-vine Tempranillo aged 18 months in oak, 92pts Parker. A rich, velvety Rioja Reserve with a long, lingering finish.”

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Technical sheet

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Nose

Rich and inviting bouquet of ripe and fresh red fruit, interwoven with warm spice, vanilla and toasty oak notes showing elegant integration.

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Palate

Full-bodied and velvety in mouthfeel, with forward dark berry fruit supported by structured, polished tannins and refreshing natural acidity.

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Finish

Long and lingering finish with echoes of roasted coffee, vanilla and a subtle balsamic note; the fruit persists with grace and depth.

Grape varietiesTempranillo

AgingReserva

DecantingRecommended

Sierra Cantabria Red Reserve 2017 is a compelling expression of old-vine Tempranillo from the privileged hillside vineyards of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, in the heart of Rioja's Sonsierra subzone. Produced by the acclaimed Eguren family at Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria — the only D.O.Ca. Rioja estate to feature among the world's top wineries — this is a wine that balances power and finesse with quiet authority.

Crafted from 100% Tempranillo sourced from vines over 30 years old, the wine is aged for 18 months in a blend of French and American oak barrels, 20% of which are new. This careful oak regime adds complexity and structure while allowing the fruit to remain expressive and vibrant. At 14% vol, the 2017 vintage shows the depth and concentration that define the best age-worthy Rioja Reserves available to buy online today.

On the nose, expect a rich and inviting bouquet of ripe and fresh red fruit layered with warm spice, vanilla and subtle toasty notes — all hallmarks of well-integrated oak ageing. The palate is full-bodied and velvety in mouthfeel, with dark berry fruit driven forward by a structured, polished tannic backbone and good natural acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of roasted coffee, vanilla and a whisper of balsamic that speaks to the wine's depth and terroir-driven character.

Robert Parker awarded this vintage 92 points, placing it firmly among the best Sierra Cantabria Reserve wines and the finest premium Spanish wines available through European delivery. Decant for at least 30 minutes before serving at 16–18°C to allow the wine to fully open up.

A food-friendly wine by nature, it shines alongside roasted red meats, rack of lamb, mature cheeses and hearty pasta dishes. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Sierra Cantabria Red Reserve 2017 is a benchmark Rioja with excellent cellaring potential for years to come. Buy online at Mercado 46 and discover why this wine consistently earns its place among the finest old-vine Rioja red wines on the market.

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The Winery

Founded in 1957

Bodegas Sierra Cantabria stands as one of the most acclaimed and respected wineries in the Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja. Founded in 1957 by Guillermo Eguren in San Vicente de La Sonsierra, the winery's roots run even deeper: the Eguren family has been cultivating vineyards in Rioja Alavesa since the 1870s, accumulating more than five generations of winemaking heritage. For decades, the family sold their grapes to local producers, until Guillermo recognised the extraordinary potential of their vineyards to craft world-class wines under their own label. Today, the fourth generation leads the project with conviction: Marcos Eguren serves as head winemaker and operations director, while his brother Miguel Ángel Eguren acts as general manager. Their philosophy is clear and unwavering: to be growers first. All grapes come exclusively from estate-owned vineyards, with no purchased fruit, and the family's guiding principle is to give back to the land everything it has provided across generations. Sierra Cantabria's style embodies a modern vision of Rioja: wines in which fruit and intensity take centre stage, with oak playing a refined, secondary role. Among their most iconic labels are Amancio, El Bosque, Organza, Colección Privada, Cuvée, Mágico and CVC, the latter positioned at the luxury end of the market. International recognition confirms the winery's excellence: numerous wines score above 90 points from Robert Parker; La Nieta 2016 received 99 points in the Guía Peñín 2020; James Suckling awarded 100 points to Sierra Cantabria Mágico 2016; and winemaker Marcos Eguren was named 'Winemaker of the Year' by critic Tim Atkin in his Special Report Rioja 2023. The Eguren family's wines are also known for supplying the Spanish Royal Family. The Eguren Group also operates in Toro and Vinos de la Tierra de Castilla, cementing its position as one of the most ambitious winemaking projects in Spain.

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