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El Meson

Rioja Gran Reserva

Spain Rioja Red Tempranillo

full-bodied, mature red with bright acidity and firm tannins

Facts about the wine

Winery
El Meson
Grapes
Tempranillo
Region
Spain / Rioja
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

This Tempranillo-based Rioja Gran Reserva is a full-bodied, dry red in which ripe dark fruit meets the savoury complexity associated with extended ageing. Expect cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and spice, supported by high acidity and firm yet usually polished tannins. The exact oak influence and degree of evolution can vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, mature red with bright acidity and firm tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Drinking well now; a well-stored bottle can often continue to develop for 5–10 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • black cherry
  • plum
  • cedar
  • tobacco
  • vanilla
  • dried herbs

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • roast lamb with rosemary
  • beef stew with mushrooms
  • grilled ribeye
  • game dishes
  • aged sheep’s cheese
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Veal
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1995
  • 1994
  • 1990
  • 1989

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20198 Sep 2026

About El Meson

There is limited widely documented information on El Meson as a specific winery. The wine comes from Rioja, one of Spain’s leading regions, where Tempranillo is the principal red grape and Gran Reserva wines are traditionally aged extensively before release. That maturation often brings a refined, savoury and complex profile.

Wine country Spain Spain combines native grapes, diverse climates and styles, from crisp Albariño and Cava to mature Rioja and powerful Ribera del Duero. Read more

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.