Senorio de Sarria Navarra Reserva Especial 2017  £34.16

Senorio de Sarria Navarra Reserva Especial

The 1,300-hectare estate of Señorío de Sarría is located at a historically key site of the Camino de Santiago: Puente La Reina. An air of solemnity and the lustre of a bygone age pervade at this unique estate, where Navarra wine has been made from its specially selected vine plots for centuries.

As their œnologist, Milagros Rodríguez, says: “making good wine starts in the vineyard.” Milagros, a biologist by training, came into the wine world almost by accident. After finishing her studies, she worked in different areas related to her biology studies. By chance, one of these was a winery. After just a few months in the wine world she was completely hooked and so studied for a degree in œnology at the University of La Rioja to become more specialised. She soon discovered that the more you know about the wine world, the more you want to learn about it. Milagros arrived at Bodega de Sarría in 2001 and worked alongside the Technical Manager for 5 years, enhancing her knowledge and broadening her experience. Then, in 2006, she took over the running of the technical and winemaking side of the winery. 

The 'Reserva Especial' is the top wine from the Estate and is built around the Cabernet Sauvignon variety blended with Graciano.  Aged for two years in new French and American oak.

A deep, black cherry red colour. Powerful aromas with subtle toasty oak, spices, vanilla, cocoa and gentle notes of roasted coffee beans. Elegant and structured on palate with creamy, ripe fruit and balsamic hints.

Pairs well with roast meat or meat prepared in sauces, charcuterie or stews.

92 points James Suckling