Carlos Serres Reserve

The Carlos Serres Reserva from Rioja represents classic Spanish craftsmanship: Tempranillo with depth, structure and the characteristic oak tone that makes the Rioja tradition so distinctive.

Bodegas Carlos Serres is one of the oldest wineries in the Rioja Alta. Founded in 1896 in Haro—the historical center of Rioja winemaking—the winery has been working with Tempranillo grapes for over a century on the region's clay-limestone soils. Reserva here signifies a minimum of three years of aging, including one year in oak barrels.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby ​​red. The nose offers aromas of blackberry, plum, and leather, underpinned by vanilla and a hint of tobacco from barrel aging. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a pleasant structure, culminating in a long, spicy finish.

• Dishes: Leg of lamb, chorizo ​​stew, aged Manchego cheese or grilled entrecôte
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2029