The winery Carlos Serres was founded in 1896 by the French Charles Serres, a pioneer in exporting Rioja wine, and is based in Haro. Since 2000 it has belonged to the thriving Vivanco group, which has implemented a successful update to its wines. Carlos Serres 5 Barricas Gran Reserva 2018 is within a neoclassical profile, and stands out for its finesse and complexity. A sure-fire choice that you will only find at Vinoselección.
Carlos Serres 5 Barricas Gran Reserva 2018 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja that starts with a well-assembled base of Tempranillo, accompanied by Graciano and Mazuelo, and spends 24 months in American and French oak barrels before ageing in bottle. The result points to that neoclassical profile that blends finesse, balance and a lot of personality.
The grapes come from the El Estanque estate, in Haro, the winery's most emblematic property. The 2018 harvest in Rioja produced wines of great harmony and a particularly fine expression, something that sits very well with the way this wine has been crafted.
The history of Carlos Serres begins in 1896, when the Frenchman Charles Serres founded the house in Haro. Since 2000 it has been part of the Vivanco group, which led a very successful updating of its wines without losing its identity. Today it remains a winery with its own name in Rioja, also recognised for its commitment to sustainability and the care of its surroundings.
Consumption features
Pairing
Carlos Serres 5 Barricas Gran Reserva 2018 pairs very well with roast lamb, lamb cutlets grilled on vine prunings, beef cheeks and a good grilled fillet of beef. It also pairs well with sautéed mushrooms, Iberian ham and aged cheeses with an intense flavour.
Service
To fully appreciate its aromas and nuances, we recommend decanting it about an hour before serving.
Carlos Serres 5 Barricas Gran Reserva 2018 is the result of careful winemaking, based on grapes from the El Estanque estate, the winery's most emblematic property in Haro.
Viticulture
Bodegas Carlos Serres 5 Barricas has the Wineries for Climate Protection seal, a certification that endorses its commitment to sustainability and environmental care.
The historic winery Carlos Serres is named after its founder, a renowned wine consultant born in Orleans, who was a pioneer in settling in Rioja after the arrival of phylloxera in France. Amazed by the winemaking conditions offered by Rioja, Carlos Serres founded his own winery in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro in 1896. From there, he became a precursor of wine aging following the Bordeaux model. He also stood out as a pioneer in the export of Rioja wine. In the year 2000, the Vivanco family acquired 100% of Bodegas Carlos Serres, leading to a significant renewal of the winery's wines and the construction of new facilities in the municipality of Haro, but outside the Barrio de la Estación.
The wines of Carlos Serres are made with grapes from the El Estanque estate, which spans 60 hectares and is located in Haro (La Rioja), as is the winery itself. The soils of the estate, clay-limestone with the presence of gravel, are ideal for cultivating traditional grape varieties. The winery is committed to using concrete tanks for winemaking, aiming to maximize the fruity expression of each variety (the porosity of concrete allows for micro-oxygenation).
In July 2020, Bodegas Carlos Serres achieved the Wineries for Climate Protection certification. This seal recognizes the commitment to sustainability and environmental care, currently held by only 27 wineries in Spain.
