Which of the zodiac signs is the most hardworking, the most determined? The persistent and practical Capricorn, of course! Born between December 22 and January 19, this zodiac sign is known as a determined and tireless worker who patiently pursues their goals.
Systematic and persistent effort pays off, and Capricorns can be found in abundance at the top of field after field—from heads of state to science and the arts, for which Capricorns also have a natural talent. Famous Capricorns include Tarja Halonen (Dec 24), Jim Carrey (Jan 17), Antero Mertaranta (Jan 17), and Elvis Presley (Jan 8).
So what would be Capricorn's own horoscope wine? Life's little pleasures start with a quality red wine, and the tradition-loving Capricorn's home is perfectly suited to Barón de Ley Reserva, which comes from the Rioja wine region in Spain. Rioja is one of the world's most famous wine regions and is also home to the most renowned Reservas, in which producer Barón de Ley has specifically specialized.
Although Barón de Ley is a large producer, that's no obstacle to meticulous winemaking: the vineyards produce an astonishing 1.8 million kilos of grapes annually, and they are harvested and sorted by hand. That's so hardworking it raises the question—is the producer also a Capricorn? Makes you wonder!
The producer's ambitious philosophy is to produce Rioja wines at their finest, and its aging cellar is the second largest in the world. The barrels are even renewed annually to ensure the wines' quality and character remain consistent from vintage to vintage. The thoroughness-loving Capricorn will surely fall for this passionately crafted and patiently aged red wine, where nothing has been left half-done.
The Rioja wine region has a particularly high quality classification, and wine quality and production are supervised by the local authority Consejo Regulador. Each vintage must be separately approved by its control board before it can even be sold as Rioja wine. This ensures that the quality of one of the world's most famous wine regions remains at its proper level. Consumers can therefore trust that the Rioja wine they purchase is authentic and has passed inspection. Read more about Reservas here!
Barón de Ley Reserva
Barón de Ley Reserva's grape is Tempranillo, and its specific home is found in the Mendavia vineyards. The wine has been aged for 20 months in barrels made of American oak. The barrels are renewed annually to ensure the wine's character is always what it should be. The work is completed by further aging the wine in bottles for two years. The result is a luxuriously full-bodied and wonderfully multidimensional food wine that is, of course, also suitable for vegans.
The balanced flavor reveals at least sour cherry notes, deliciously sweet spiciness, and silky tannins. In the lingering finish, you can still detect herbs and red berries.
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What kinds of foods should you serve with this carefully polished gem? We especially recommend serving it with delicious tapas, which can be found for every occasion and diet. The wine also elevates meals featuring meat, stews, sausages, or cheeses—or even all of them! Cheers to Capricorn!
