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LA RIOJA ALTA S.A.
Formed by five families in the late 19th century, the La Rioja Alta S.A. winery has been among the leading producers who have helped to establish and maintain the classic standards of Rioja. Their Tempranillo-led Gran Reservas, aged for remarkably long periods in barrels from the producer’s cooperage, are some of the most sought-after wines from the region. And while they always upheld standards and tradition, La Rioja Alta S.A. never stopped experimenting and pushing for better quality, offering some of the purest, precise expressions of Tempranillo in the world.
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The blend consists of 95% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno, complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The Graciano gives the wine an aromatic intensity and acidity, to carry the structure and elegance of the Tempranillo. The grapes are vinified separately in four-and-a-half-year-old American oak for three years, and...
more2012 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £35.00 £27.50
2017 Batàr, Querciabella
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
2017 Ornellaia, Ornellaia
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
2018 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia, Ornellaia
Bottle 75cl £19.08
2017 Cavaliere, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £35.68
2017 Piastraia, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £29.68
Bottle 75cl £24.08
Case of 6 £144.48
TASTING NOTES
“The Viña Arana 2009 is a wine with that smooth, polished red colour typical of classic Riojas. Clean and bright in the glass, with light orange notes on the rim. Outstandingly intense nose, with light balsamic tertiary aromas of tobacco, caramel, incense and spices against a background of ripe fruit. Consistent and well-balanced in the mouth, with fine, elegant tannins....
more2009 Viña Arana Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £24.08
Bottle 37.5cl £12.48
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£38.36
Case of 6 £230.14
2013 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 37.5cl £12.48
Bottle 75cl
£27.50
£35.00
Case of 6
£165.00
£210.00
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£70.00
Case of 6 £420.04
TASTING NOTES
The blend consists of 95% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines in Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno, complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The Graciano gives the wine an aromatic intensity and acidity, to carry the structure and elegance of the Tempranillo. The grapes are vinified separately in four-and-a-half-year-old American oak for three years, and...
more2012 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £35.00 £27.50
This product is only available from customer listings
Single bottle£185.36
Customer Listing
TASTING NOTES
Lightly rusty in color, this outstanding gran reserva is just now entering its golden years, which should endure for another two decades or so. Aromas of raisin, malt, tobacco and cedar are beautiful. This is tight and sinewy in feel, with rooty, creamy, classic Rioja flavors of vanilla, tobacco and dried red fruits. A lasting, stout finish isn't breaking down...
more2004 Gran Reserva 890, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £185.36
Bottle 75cl
£18.00
£22.10
2014 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £22.10 £18.00
Bottle 37.5cl £18.14
Case of 12 £217.68
Bottle 75cl
Case of 12
2010 Viña Ardanza, ‘Selección Especial’, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 37.5cl £18.14
Magnum 150cl £38.36
Case of 6 £230.14
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£12.48
2013 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £38.36
This product is only available from customer listings
Case of 6 x 75cl £250.08
Customer Listing
TASTING NOTES
Complex and smooth textured with scents of wild cherries and soft vanilla, the palate is elegantly structured with lovely depth of subtle cherry and strawberry fruits with a mouth-watering balsamic note and a hint of dried herbs on the long finish. Extensively matured in barrel and bottle, this medium bodied Rioja is delicious now but will carry on developing in...
more2005 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £41.68
This product is only available from customer listings
Case of 6 x 75cl £250.08
Customer Listing
2007 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £41.68
Bottle 75cl £22.10
Case of 12 £265.12
2015 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £22.10
Case 6 x 75cl
Available In Bond
Magnum 150cl
Case of 6
Bottle 75cl £50.08
Case of 6 £300.48
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£100.16
Case of 6 £600.94
TASTING NOTES
Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 stands out for its remarkable complexity and outstanding ageing potential. It is a classic Rioja which is released in exceptional vintage. The 2009 reveals a bouquet of great aromatic complexity. Cassis and wild berry characters give way to delicate spices and sweet balsamic notes. The palate builds on the expansive aromas with concentrated sweet cherry...
more2009 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £50.08