Deep ruby red in color, clean and bright. The nose shows intense notes of ripe red fruits and notes from barrel aging such as toast, spices and smoke. The palate reveals a well-structured wine with firm but polished, rounded tannins and notes of fruit compote and elegant oak. The long finish adds to the ability of the wine to age well for a considerable time in bottle

• 94 Points James Suckling
  This is a very layered and delicious wine already. Full body. Rich and flavorful with ripe strawberry and cherry character. Salty and flavorful. Softness to the structure.
• 93 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The textbook Rioja Alavesa red 2016 Viña Real Reserva was produced with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo, mostly from their own grapes. It fermented in stainless steel vats and matured in new and second use barriques for 22 months. This is a more delicate version of the Reserva with added freshness and a touch of red fruit. It has contained ripeness, elegance and balance with very tasty flavors and abundant fine-grained tannins.
• 90 Points Wine Enthusiast
  Meaty berry and dried plum aromas form an earthy nose that leads to a palate with good weight, concentration and acidity. Red plum and currant flavors benefit from integrated oak, while this reserva exhibits complexity via lightly herbal tomato notes on finish that otherwise pushes red-fruit character.