{"title":"Luis Canas Offer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"luis-canas-rioja-blanco-vinas-viejas","title":"2023 Luis Canas Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 and has played an enormous role in shaping the Alavesa’s – and Rioja’s – modern incarnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising some of the region’s best and highest altitude vineyards, the soil in this area is thin and produces small bunches. The vineyards are divided into hundreds of individual plots, each planted with gnarly old bush vines on chalky-clay soils that shelter under the Sierra de Cantabria range. Rioja Alavesa has the largest number of ‘Viñedo Singulares’ in Rioja and Luis Cañas is an exemplary producer of single vineyard wines from the region. The estate’s director of viticulture, Rubén Jiménez, is celebrated for the important research he has conducted into identifying special sites in the Alavesa, as well as recovering an extraordinary number of ‘lost and ancient’ varieties from the family’s vineyards. He was named Grower of the Year by Tim Atkin MW in 2023 for the vital work he is doing to advance and safeguard the region. In 2016, Juan Luis, son of Luis Cañas, opened Bodegas Amaren in the neighbouring village of Samaniego and named his own son, Jon Cañas, as winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are hand selected and brought to the winery in the smallest tractors in the region. They are hand sorted at on of the wineries two Mistral sorting tables. Fermentation occurs in French Oak Barrels for 17 days before the wine is aged in new French and American oak for 5 months with a proportion in concrete tank and clay vessels, with battonage on the lees, until bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eTasting Note: A beautifully balanced example of white Rioja that straddles the styles of the old and the new. Vibrant citrussy Viura is blended with the more weighty Malvasia and the brief barrel maturation adds a honeyed roundness to the crisp lemony fruit. Beautiful golden yellow colour with bright lemon-tinted reflections. Elegant, combining hints of flowers, fruits and hazelnuts. Dry, with just enough acidity to make it fresh and lively with a structured and tasty finish of ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Perfect with seafood and shellfish, meats, salads, risottos as well as mild cheeses and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41137275633738,"sku":"S211202231","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4097_4926331d-2c4c-43be-be42-a2de671c6008.png?v=1764958174"},{"product_id":"bodegas-amaren-blanco-barrel-fermented","title":"2023 Bodegas Amaren Blanco Barrel Fermented","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn homage to Juan Luis Canas’ mother, this sister label began life in 1995 with “Concrete, Stone and wood” as the essence of the wines.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith an extra year's bottle age and the added use of white Tempranillo in the blend this wine showed added structure and backbone.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso the use of concrete eggs in the vinification lends an added dimension of texture to the wine.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAgain you can experience the balance and concentration which comes from the old vines which are on average over 60 yrs old. Truly special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJon Canas (Luis Canas’ grandson) is the imaginative winemaker behind Bodegas Amaren. Jon has been granted free rein to explore the character of Alavesa’s vineyards, giving us a raw, modern interpretation of Rioja Alavesa. Bodegas Amaren is comprised of some of best and highest altitude vineyards around the villages of Samaniego and Leza, where the soil is poor and gnarly vines, ageing up to and over 100 years old, produces small bunches, perfect for making highly concentrated Rioja wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremendously fresh thanks to the acidity that the combination of the diffrent white varieties provide. This continues on the palate with stone fruit with citrus notes and tropical flavours accompanied with an enjoyable enveloping unctuous mouthfeel that shows the labour- intensive stirring of the lees. Very long finish with saline hints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Amaren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41137295884362,"sku":"S220501231","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/products\/2019-Bodegas-Amaren-Blanco-Barrel-Fermented_bd120407-1d6f-4675-8ed8-88e070a9d513.png?v=1699020837"},{"product_id":"2022-luis-canas-rioja-crianza","title":"2022 Luis Canas Rioja Crianza","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 and has played an enormous role in shaping the Alavesa’s – and Rioja’s – modern incarnation. Comprising some of the region’s best and highest altitude vineyards, the soil in this area is thin and produces small bunches – perfect for making highly concentrated Rioja wines. The vineyards are divided into hundreds of individual plots, each planted with gnarly old bush vines on chalky-clay soils that shelter under the magnificent Sierra de Cantabria range. Juan Luis Cañas is now the powerhouse behind this highly accomplished winery, but everywhere you go there is a feeling of family.  With 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics. All plots are no further than 3.1 miles around the winery and all of them within Rioja Alavesa, following rational viticulture, and in most cases following organic viticulture practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are de-stemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation (with indigenous and selected yeasts) and then maceration in small stainless steel tanks for a total of 20 days at controlled temperatures, obtaining better colour extraction as well as much more complex wines, suitable for prolonged ageing. The wine is clarified and followed by amicrobic filtration. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in the deposits too. The wine is placed in American and French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months ageing. It is then bottled an aged for a further 12 months minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eTasting Note: \u003cspan\u003eTempranillo 95% and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnacha 5% - \u003c\/span\u003eBright cherry-red in colour and an intensely fruity bouquet, with pronounced aromas of ripe redcurrants, strawberries, and raspberries. These are complemented by subtle lactic and balsamic notes, contributing both freshness and complexity. On the palate, it delivers a smooth, enveloping entry, supported by well-integrated, mature tannins and a vibrant acidity that underscores its freshness. This finely tuned balance accentuates the roundness and harmony emblematic of our local vineyards. The finish is long and enduring, leaving a lasting impression of expressive, seductive fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Roast duck with a redcurrant or berry glaze, game pie, lamb chops, Lincolnshire sausages with caramelised red onions, porcini mushroom risotto, grilled eggplant parmigiana or Spanish ratatouille.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42635154096202,"sku":"S211209221","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4880.png?v=1762874359"},{"product_id":"2024-luis-canas-rioja-blanco","title":"2024 Luis Canas Rioja Blanco","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas is a traditional family run firm that dates back to 1928, although they've grown grapes and made wine on a smaller scale for more than a century. Today, it is one of the leading winegrowers in Rioja Alavesa. The grapes required are sourced from over 270 hectares, between owned and controlled, of old high-altitude vineyards. The grapes are cold macerated at 6ºC for 12 hours in order to obtain all the aromatic potential of the varietal. After pressing and \"débourbage\", the wine is fermented under strict temperature control in order to avoid exceeding 15ºC and the wine losing its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note:  A  golden yellow colour with green tinted reflections. On nose it is elegant with pear and apple and some tropical fruit as well as hints of fig tree leaves. Fresh, elegant and smooth but really well structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match:  Perfect with tapas or salads and light fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720630571082,"sku":"S211214241","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_4837.png?v=1763493017"},{"product_id":"2019-luis-canas-rioja-reserva","title":"2019 Luis Canas Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 and has played an enormous role in shaping the Alavesa’s – and Rioja’s – modern incarnation. 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The length has nuances of liquorice appear making it last in the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Pair well whicken and turkey, stews, tapas and semi-cured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luis Canas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167273779274,"sku":"S211210191","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Luis_Canas_Reserva.png?v=1766318807"},{"product_id":"2018-luis-cans-gran-reserva","title":"2018 Luis Canas Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 and has played an enormous role in shaping the Alavesa’s – and Rioja’s – modern incarnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising some of the region’s best and highest altitude vineyards, the soil in this area is thin and produces small bunches – perfect for making highly concentrated Rioja wines. The vineyards are divided into hundreds of individual plots, each planted with gnarly old bush vines on chalky-clay soils that shelter under the magnificent Sierra de Cantabria range. Rioja Alavesa has the largest number of ‘Viñedo Singulares’ in Rioja and Luis Cañas is an exemplary producer of single vineyard wines from the region. The estate’s director of viticulture, Rubén Jiménez, is celebrated for the important research he has conducted into identifying special sites in the Alavesa, as well as recovering an extraordinary number of ‘lost and ancient’ varieties from the family’s vineyards. He was named Grower of the Year by Tim Atkin MW in 2023 for the vital work he is doing to advance and safeguard the region. In 2016, Juan Luis, son of Luis Cañas, opened Bodegas Amaren in the neighbouring village of Samaniego and named his own son, Jon Cañas, as winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics. The grapes which are destined for Gran Reserva are from a selection of old vines of an average of 50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon entering the Bodega, the bunches are carefully selected before being de-stemmed so the individual berries can be sorted based on their weight and following a double selection process. They later undergo fermentation and maceration in stainless steel deposits for 8 days obtaining better colour extraction as well as much more complex and tannic wines, suitable for prolonged ageing. The result is a wine that portrays the essence of a classic Rioja. After its primary fermentation, the wine is placed in barrels where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for a total of 24 months in French and American oak barrels. It is then bottled and aged for another 36 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eRuby red with earthy colour notes. Elegant and complex in the nose with a good concentration of black fruit, thyme and rosemary with secondary aromas of leather and tobacco leaves. It is polished and rounded, making it pleasant and easy to drink. Fleshy with both elegance and power. It has touches of black fruit jam and liquorice warm, with a long, delicious and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vineking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43368568782922,"sku":"S211203181","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/luiscanasgranreserva.png?v=1776924232"},{"product_id":"2024-luis-canas-blanco-case-deal-6x75cl","title":"2024 Luis Canas Blanco Rioja Case Deal (6x75cl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas is a traditional family run firm that dates back to 1928, although they've grown grapes and made wine on a smaller scale for more than a century. Today, it is one of the leading winegrowers in Rioja Alavesa. The grapes required are sourced from over 270 hectares, between owned and controlled, of old high-altitude vineyards. The grapes are cold macerated at 6ºC for 12 hours in order to obtain all the aromatic potential of the varietal. 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Sheltered below the watchful Sierra Cantabria, the vineyards are all old, small plots on chalky-clay soils with a dedicated team of vineyard workers carrying out organic practices and a purpose built, fully equipped accommodation block was built for the entire vineyard team in 2006. Juan Luis Cañas is now the powerhouse behind this highly accomplished winery, but everywhere you go there is a feeling of family. With 350 hectares of outstanding vineyards, split across 870 different plots, the viticultural department control every aspect. Each of the plots has its own personality and is categorised and used for different wines according to its characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: A beautiful ruby colour. A clean nose with good intensity. Complex aromas of leather, ripe sweet fruit and herbs over a base of fine oak. Palate: Potent and juicy with structure and good tenacity. The finish shows lots of spice and is ample, complex, long and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood match: Best served with pasta dishes, roasted lamb and beef, stews and poultry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vineking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533390610506,"sku":"S211205201","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/2016LuisCanasRiojaReservaSelecciondelaFamilia_37a818ba-2415-4aec-a54e-2c89f8363e15.png?v=1712854675"},{"product_id":"2019-luis-canas-rioja-reserva-6-pack-deal","title":"2019 Luis Canas Rioja Reserva 6 Pack Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodegas Luis Cañas has been at the heart of Rioja since 1928 and has played an enormous role in shaping the Alavesa’s – and Rioja’s – modern incarnation. 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The length has nuances of liquorice appear making it last in the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Pair well whicken and turkey, stews, tapas and semi-cured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vineking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43534357397578,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/luiscanasreserva6pack.png?v=1776923340"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/luis-canas-offer\/gra-tempranillo.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}