Carta de Oro Rioja Reserva 2001
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NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Carta de Oro Rioja Reserva 2001
Carta de Oro Rioja Reserva 2001 is a red wine from the renowned Rioja region in northern Spain. Rioja is the country's most famous wine region, with a modern history heavily shaped by French winemakers in the 19th century. The 2001 vintage is recognized as a top vintage in the area, described as classic and structured, and it achieved a score of 94 points. As a Denominación de Origen Calificada Reserva, this limited production wine reflects the traditional classification system of the region.
The wine is produced by Berberana, a historic estate founded in 1877 by Don Miguel Martínez Berberana in Ollauri, a small mountain village in Rioja Alta. Berberana was part of the first pioneer generation of Rioja wineries that shaped the modern identity of Spanish wine, drawing clear inspiration from French winemakers who had fled the phylloxera disaster in Bordeaux. In 1975, the production moved from Ollauri to Cenicero, reflecting the general post-war expansion of the Rioja region as many original houses outgrew their village roots. Today, the Berberana name has deep historical roots in Rioja while also covering a broader geographical area across Spanish wine country.
The blend consists of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. Tempranillo is Spain's most significant and widely planted red grape variety, with genetic research indicating it is a natural cross between Albillo Mayor and Benedicto. The thick-skinned grape thrives best in a warm Mediterranean climate, particularly in higher altitude areas with chalky and clay soils where cool nights extend the growing season. Its name derives from the Spanish word "temprano," meaning early, referring to its tendency to ripen several weeks before many other Spanish varieties. Following the traditional methods of the region, this Reserva was aged for 24 months in American oak barrels.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Rioja
Rioja in northern Spain is the country's most famous wine region with a modern wine history shaped by French winemakers in the 19th century. Tempranillo is the main grape, often blended with Garnacha, and the wines are defined by their aging in oak barrels, classified as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. The result is soft, mature red wines with red berries, vanilla, leather and spice.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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