Casa Primicia’s 2014 Gran Reserva’s deep ruby color belies its potent, sumptuous nose of strawberry preserves, roses, baking spices, and black cherries, with tertiary notes of leather and earth starting to show through. The flavor profile is classic Rioja, with deep red and black fruits, vanilla, anise, and tar. Zippy acidity and still grippy tannins suggest the wine will age much longer yet. A really beautiful Rioja that is well worth its price.
Casa Primicia, Rioja Gran Reserva (Spain) 2014
By John McDermott