Usoa de Bagordi is a classic and old-school grower producer, but they hold the claim to fame of being the first to produce a certified organic Gran Reserva. This is their Reserva offering from the stellar 2015 vintage, which has aged perfectly, and delivers serious Rioja typicity with dense melted black fruits and subtle dill and eucalyptus herbs on the nose. There is no American oak here however, it's all French casks and aged 18 months before the long wait in bottle. This wine is a serious terroir-driven Rioja with weight and delectable tannin structure, but a pure expression of the fruit and the soils. 

Grape: 70% Tempranillo, 30% Graciano

Farming: Organic, Regenerative 

Soil: Limestone bedrock with some clay and granite

Pairing: Aged manchego, roasted pork, chorizo