Luis Cañas Selección de la Familia Reserva 2019 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 95/100

Luis Cañas Selección de la Familia Reserva from Rioja is a dry, full-bodied wine crafted from Tempranillo with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 20 months in oak, revealing a sensational nose of ripe dark and purple fruits, sandalwood, pencil shavings, charred leather and cocoa with a powerful, layered mouthfeel and ripe, building tannins. Serve it at room temperature with braised lamb shanks with red wine and rosemary, where the wine's serious depth and structure complement the tender, richly flavored meat while its oak influence echoes the dish's savoury notes, or pair it with aged Manchego and jamón Iberico as the wine's complexity stands up to the intense, nutty cheese and silky cured ham. Winemaker Juan Luis Cañas oversees this crème de la crème selection at Bodegas Luis Cañas, a family estate founded in 1928 in Rioja Alavesa that has earned international acclaim for crafting powerful yet elegant wines from meticulously tended estate vineyards. This exceptional Reserva can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2028 as its layers continue to integrate.

Food pairings: lamb shanks in red wine and roasted garlic, grilled lamb lollipops, stuffed lamb tenderloin.

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This Luis Cañas Selección de la Familia Reserva 2019 was reviewed on December 6, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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