Federico Paternina Banda Roja Reserva Rioja Red Blend

80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. Paternina Red Band Reserve ruby red, bright and tile tones. On the nose, spicy notes, aging notes, fruit aromas and vanilla. The palate is complex, meaty and polished tannins. Founded in 1896 Federico Paternina establishes this winery on a site featuring cellars dug in the 16 th century in Ollauri, Rioja Alta. Bodegas Paternina is the first major wine company in Rioja, the most influential, dynamic and economically powerful. Its origins go back to Eduardo de Paternina, father of Federico and Marqués de Terán, one of the pioneers of modern viticulture in Rioja at the behest of his close friend the Baron de Rothschild, who years before had acquired the Château Brane Mouton. INTERESTING FACTS The visit of Hemingway to Federico Paternina winery, in 1956 was the last time he visited Spain. TERROIR AND VINIFICATION PROCESS Yellowish brown soils with few retention of water that, together with the limited rainfall, produces low yields and grapes concentrated in aromas and high quality colors. After a careful fermentation under tempratures not exceeding 28°C, the wine is kept in vats for 12 months to allow it to stabilize. The wine is aged in oak casks and then bottled for a combined total period of 36 months prior to release. TASTING NOTES Brilliant red with shimmers of terracotta. Elegant bouquet with tones of vanilla. Good structure and full bodied. Complex and well balanced. SERVING ADVICES Pairs good with pomegranate, barbecue Rib eye steak or chocolate cake. Recommended serving temperature: 16°C