PRÍNCIPE DE VIANA
PLENO GRAN RESERVA
"The ultimate and unsurpassable masterpiece sculpted by time. A strictly dry, majestic, and aristocratic Gran Reserva that unfolds a symphony of tertiary notes with endless velvet."
The Pinnacle of Traditional Aging
The Príncipe de Viana Pleno Gran Reserva 750ml Red Wine is crafted by Bodegas Príncipe de Viana using old, low-yield vines from the D.O. Navarra. It is a dry wine with a minimum of 5 years (60 months) of evolution: at least 24 months in oak barrels and the remainder in the bottle rack. Available at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas Príncipe de Viana.
Region of Origin: D.O. Navarra, Spain.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Crianza and Aging: Minimum of 5 years, with 24 months in French and American oak barrels of fine toast, followed by further refinement in the bottle.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 17°C - 19°C.
SKU / MPN: ES-PV-PLENOGRANRESERVA-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red with excellent depth, showing tile, mahogany, and garnet hues at the rim.
Nose: Jammy black fruits, dried figs, tobacco, fine wood, old leather, black truffle, roasted coffee, clove, and balsamic hints of eucalyptus.
Palate: Silky and structured, dry, with polished and round tannins, noble acidity, and a very long finish with fine woods and cocoa.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Premium grilled cuts (Dry Aged Rib Eye, Wagyu), roasted lamb, truffle dishes, game meat, duck, quail, complex stews, aged cheeses (matured Parmigiano, aged Manchego), 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham, and, in Mexican cuisine, Oaxacan black mole.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: Golden weddings and grand anniversaries.
- Business: High-level executive lunches and contract signings.
- Family Meal: Grand Christmas and New Year festivities.
- Gourmet BBQ: With the most exclusive cuts of meat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is unequivocally dry; its spicy sweet notes come from the long aging process, but the fermentation is complete and it contains no residual sugars.
How long does it need to be decanted?
It is recommended to decant for 45 to 60 minutes to release its tertiary notes and soften its mouthfeel.
What is its aging potential?
8 to 12 years under optimal conditions: bottle stored horizontally, constant temperature of 12°C to 15°C, away from light and vibrations.