Senorio De Libano Rioja Castillo de Sajazarra Reserva 2019 750ml

Señorío de Líbano | Castillo de Sajazarra | Rioja Reserva DOCa | Rioja Alta, Spain | 2019

Bodegas Señorío de Líbano is headquartered in the picturesque medieval village of Sajazarra — a true gem of a town in the Rioja Alta, the most prestigious sub-zone of Spain's most celebrated wine region. Rioja Alta's higher altitude, cooler temperatures, and clay-limestone soils produce wines of exceptional structure, elegance, and longevity — the hallmarks of great Rioja Reserva.

The Castillo de Sajazarra Reserva is a classic Rioja blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha, aged 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, followed by a further 12 months of bottle aging before release. This extended aging regime — the minimum for Reserva classification — allows the wine to develop the secondary and tertiary complexity that defines great Rioja at its best.

The 2019 is a deep, pillory red with violet reflections. The nose opens with a beautiful combination of secondary and tertiary aromas: leather, smoke, mushrooms, and perfectly matured red fruit, with hazelnut and vanilla notes from the oak. On the palate, unctuous and full with solid structure, mature and sweet well-integrated tannins, and a harmonious, long finish. A Reserva that drinks more like a Gran Reserva — ready to enjoy now without hesitation.

Pair with grilled churrasco, roast lamb, braised short rib, Iberian charcuterie, and aged Manchego or Idiazábal cheese.

• Producer: Bodegas Señorío de Líbano
• Cuvée: Castillo de Sajazarra
• Appellation: Rioja Reserva DOCa, Rioja Alta, Spain
• Blend: Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha
• Vintage: 2019
• Aging: 24 months in French & American oak + 12 months bottle aging
• Bottle Size: 750ml

67Wine Buyer's Note

Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine — "This Reserva drinks more like a Gran Reserva with a nose that opens up with a combination of secondary and tertiary aromas: leather, smoke, mushrooms, and perfectly matured red fruit. The oak adds to the mouthfeel, and its well-integrated tannins serve as proof of why Rioja Reservas are always ready to drink without hesitation."