Tasting note This superb wine is aromatically intense, with roasted and balsamic notes, a touch of vanilla and cinnamon on a palate of ripe fruit. Inviting and full-bodied to the senses, it is superbly balanced with silky tannins – a result of the six years it spends in cask and further ageing in bottle. Persistent and complex on the finish, this Gran Reserva will age well and fully develop given time. Food pairing note This supple, and elegant wine is brilliant with a Sunday roast. Country: Spain Region: Rioja Grape variety: Tempranillo Vintage: 1995 Alcohol: 12.5% Bottle size: 75cl Closure: Cork
La Rioja Alta was founded in 1890 as a passionate business venture between five Basque- and Rioja-based vine growers, who each sought to realise the single dream of producing and ageing top-quality wines. Each wine is crafted to express the special characteristics of the vineyard from where they are grown. Their combined ethos can be summed up by the following statement: “We produc