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Ramirez de la Piscina Rioja Reserva 2019

$2799

Rioja Reserva is one of the last great bargains in the wine world: a wine the producer has already aged for you, in barrel and then in bottle, and only released when they think it's ready. Ramirez de la Piscina has been doing this from San Vicente de la Sonsierra for generations - the family has farmed here since the 13th century - and their Reserva is Tempranillo from the Rioja Alta, given considerably more time in wood and cellar than the Crianza. The extra years show up as texture and savor rather than extra weight: dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and that dusty, gentle sweetness of well-integrated oak. Open it tonight, or forget it for another five years. Either way it delivers.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2019 Reserva is a Tempranillo sourced from San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Ábalos, Rioja Alta. Aged for 18 months in used American and French barrels, this dark garnet wine delivers notes of blackberry, plum, bay leaf and mint, accompanied by hints of nutmeg and coconut. Dry and fairly creamy, with a juicy flow, the fine tannins and chalky mouthfeel lead to a medium-bodied finish" —Joaquín Hidalgo

Wine Spectator

89 points

"Dark plum, cherry and berry fruit flavors are ripe yet fresh on the palate in this balanced, medium-bodied red, with taut tannins. Hints of sassafras, eucalyptus, vanilla, game and loamy earth accent the core of fruit, playing on the chewy finish."

More about Ramirez de la Piscina

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Red Blend , Tempranillo

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Oaky , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast leg of lamb, oxtail stew, or grilled ribeye with piquillo peppers.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and dry, with dried cherry, leather, tobacco and sweet spice. Soft, resolved tannins and a long, savory finish.

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