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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 £35.08
2010 Viña Ardanza, ‘Selección Especial’, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £26.50
2017 Cavaliere, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £35.68
2017 Piastraia, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £29.68
2018 Bolgheri Rosso, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £17.68
2017 GiovinRe, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £31.68
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Hailed a curvy, racy beauty from Antonio Galloni and a fascinating wine from Monica Larner, Sassicaia 2017 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Sassicaia 2017 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. In her preview assessment of the wine, Larner describes incredibly well the tension existing from vintner and vintage and how, like...
more2017 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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An impressive release that speaks volume of the pedigree of Tenuta San Guido’s wines. Guidalberto is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. A voluptuous nose charged with blackcurrant, black cherries, damson notes is rained in by mineral, almost balsamic hints of black olive, mint, tomato leaf and fresh black pepper. The exuberant nose of youth shouldn’t distract from the...
more2018 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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 £35.08
Case of 6 £210.48
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£70.16
Case of 6 £420.94
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 £35.08
Bottle 37.5cl £18.14
Case of 12 £217.68
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£26.50
Case of 12 £318.04
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
2007 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £41.68
Bottle 75cl £22.10
Case of 12 £265.12
2014 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
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
Magnum 150cl £50.16
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The nose opens with warm earthy tones. Appealing spice sits alongside dried peel notes and hightoned fruit over a hint of leather The fruit is forward, and a touch juicier than in the past, underpinned by the same spicy notes found on the nose. A keen freshness knits everything together and the balance of this wine is impeccable. Drink from...
more2008 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £50.16
Bottle 75cl £26.50
Case of 12 £318.04
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£18.14
Case of 12 £217.68
2010 Viña Ardanza, ‘Selección Especial’, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Bottle 75cl £26.50
Magnum 150cl £58.16
Case of 6 £348.94
TASTING NOTES
Worldwide Exclusive ReleaseMedium-intensity, dark cherry-red; clean and bright. To the nose it stands out for its fresh, spicy character, with hints of sweet cherries and blackcurrant chocolate, assembled with notes of black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, mocha and cinnamon. Pleasant and well-balanced in the mouth. Tasty, with a soft freshness, nice structure, and delicately elegant tannins. Silky finish, with a...
more2009 Viña Ardanza, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Magnum 150cl £58.16
