La Rioja Alta Arana Gran Reserva 2015
75cl / 13.5%
First ever Viña Arana Gran Reserva.
Elegant, complex finish, where the ripe red fruit and balsamic notes provide a splendid end.
RM355.00
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark-cherry red with a garnet-red rim.
Nose: High aromatic intensity, with outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, red berries, wild strawberries and plum jam, leading to tertiary aromas from meticulous aging in oak: vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, caramel and sweet patisserie notes.
Palate: In the mouth, its initial freshness and structure, typical of this brand, predominate. Balanced, with soft, flavoursome tannins. Particularly recommended with all kinds of meats, stews, seasoned fish, and desserts with chocolate couverture or red berries. Perfect as an after-dinner drink.
Grape Varieties: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano
Ageing: American oak barrels (made in-house) with an average age of 3 years
Awards: 94pts – Wine Enthusiast; 97pts – Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
History of La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta is one of the foremost estates in the Rioja region, formed in 1890 by five Riojan and Basque families. It is particularly known for its classically-styled, spicy Gran Reserva reds that can age gracefully for many decades. The winery shares its name with the Rioja Alta (Upper Rioja) subregion in which many of its operations are based. The estate consists of around 400 hectares (1000 acres) of vineyards around Rioja, planted predominantly to Tempranillo, but with a wealth of other varieties including Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo.
La Rioja Alta’s top wine is the Gran Reserva 890. It is made from selected clusters and is aged for around six years in first-use barrels. The Gran Reserva 904, the second wine, is aged for four years in oak and has a similar proportion of Tempranillo than the 890 – around 90 percent. La Rioja Alta also makes a range of wines at Reserva level, and the Viña Ardanza, which has a higher proportion of Garnacha. Two other wines, the Viña Arana and the Viña Alberdi, complete the range.
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| SID | D09FX |
| Return Policy | Non-Returnable : This product is non-returnable due to exclusivity/consumable nature of the product. |
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