Mazuelo
Rioja name for Carignan. Adds acidity, tannin, and color to traditional Rioja blends. Requires aging to soften. Dark fruit and rustic character.
Characteristics: Full body, high tannins, high acidity, dark fruit, rustic
Mazuelo Wines
LAN - Rioja Reserva
LAN Rioja Reserva is an elegant Spanish red wine aged for at least three years with a minimum of one year in oak barrels. This wine showcases the classic character of Rioja with balanced structure, refined tannins, and a harmonious integration of fruit and oak.
Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva
Marques de Riscal has been producing exceptional Rioja since 1858 – they're practically part of the furniture in Spanish wine history. Their Reserva represents the classic style that put Rioja on the map, with traditional winemaking methods and extended aging creating a wine of remarkable complexity and finesse. This bottle strikes that perfect balance between fruit and savory development that makes aged Rioja so compelling. After spending about two years in American oak barrels and additional time in bottle before release, it arrives ready to impress but will continue to evolve gracefully. The winery's iconic gold wire netting (originally designed to prevent counterfeiting) makes it instantly recognizable, but it's what's inside that keeps wine lovers coming back decade after decade. It's like the comfortable leather jacket of the wine world – timeless, reliable, and always in style.
