Akutain, Rioja Gran Reserva 2015

Tempranillo, Garnacha. Akutain has been producing old school, traditional Rioja, from their 4 vineyards in Rioja Alta, since the 1970s. The Akutain Gran Reserva is comprised of mostly Tempranillo with Garnacha.  It was fermented with native yeasts in fiberglass vats, and raised in older American oak for around 3 years, with another 2 years in the bottle before release. Only made in excellent years. This is traditional Grower Rioja at its best.