La Rioja AltaGran Reserva 890 2010

Product code: 18859
£189.00 inc VAT
Spain
Red Wine from
Rioja, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: La Rioja Alta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Julio Sáenz Fernandez
Grape
Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Grape: 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: La Rioja Alta
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Julio Sáenz Fernandez
Grape
Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Grape: 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 2% Mazuelo

Product Notes

Crafted in the renowned Spanish winery, La Rioja Alta, the Gran Reserva 890 is a paragon of elegance and depth. Evoking a complex tapestry of fragrant dark fruit, spice and vanilla, this wine boasts balance and subtlety. The layered palate offers an exquisite melange of cherry, dried figs, and oak flavours elegantly wrapped in soft, silky tannins. Aged meticulously for a minimum of six years, it embodies a distinct charm that only improves with time. This choice red is a luxurious taste journey, resonating with the rich legacy of La Rioja Alta's wine craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

It stands out for its medium garnet red colour, with an incipient iodine tinge on the rim of the glass. The nose reveals the characteristic notes of Rioja classicism: cherry jam, black plum compote, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and chocolate powder. The refinement of its tannins and its gentle freshness lend this wine an elegant and pleasant mouthfeel. Classic Rioja bouquet, broad, complex, round and with an elegant finish. This Gran Reserva 890 has a long life ahead of it.

About the Winery

La Rioja Alta

Situated in the heart of Spain's premium wine-making region, La Rioja Alta is one of the most respected and revered wineries. This prestigious establishment lays claim to a rich and colourful history, an arduous journey which began in 1890.

Immersed in the lush, verdant panorama of northern Spain, La Rioja Alta winery nestles amid rolling vineyards. It combines tradition and innovation to create inviting, sumptuous wines of uncompromising quality. Its proffered wines are symbolic to the illustrious wine-making heritage of Rioja, drawing both casual drinkers and connoisseurs from all walks of life.

The vineyard's insistence on traditional wine-making methods, supporting them with modern techniques has immortalised its impressive essence. La Rioja Alta’s attention to detail is phenomenal; every grape is meticulously handpicked and the winery’s deliberate vinification process is equally ardent. From ageing the wines in premium American oak barrels to cherry-picking the optimum grape varietals, every stage has a part in creating the unique flavours that have become synonymous with the La Rioja Alta name.

Accented with notes of luscious fruits, toasted vanilla and hints of spice, their wines portray a fascinating profile that tells the tale of the land itself, Each bottle, acts as a time capsule, capturing the terroir, the climate, and the raw emotions of the seasons they’ve gracefully endured.

A visit to the La Rioja Alta winery does not just offer an opportunity to sample world-class wines, it lends a peek into the heart of Spain's viticultural heritage. The spectacular estate, steeped in history and nestled against the backdrop of a breath-taking landscape, promises a truly experiential journey, taking you beyond its cellars and vineyards.

As purveyors of the finest Spanish wines: La Rioja Alta never fails to bring to the table, truly magnificent reflections of Spain's vineyard culture.

https://www.riojalta.com

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