Altanza Rioja Reserva

Vintage: 2016
Description: Tasting Notes\r\nGarnet in color with a slightly orange rim and a medium layer.\u00a0 Medium and complex intensity. It perfectly combines the freshness of red fruits such as raspberry and cherry and the complexity of its time in French barrels. Notes of pepper, subtle balsamic. It enhances and complements a wide variety of cooked and roasted stews, mainly grilled meats, grilled blue fish and white fish in sauce. Suggestion from our chef: stew\r\n\r\nJames Suckling 92 Points\r\nWine Enthusiast 92 Points\r\n\r\nAbout Bodegas Altanza\r\n\r\nValvar\u00e9s is our home, our terroir, 200 hectares where the varieties that represent us the most, Tempranillo and Sauvignon Blanc, come to life. Vast vineyards, not visible at a glance, embraced together at different levels,\u00a0heights\u00a0and orientations, surrounding 8 hectares of olive groves from which we harvest our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 100% Arbequina.\r\n\r\n\r\nA unique, privileged ecosystem that stems from a great variety and diversity of clayey, calcareous, and saline soils. A natural classroom that allows us to explain everything nature can offer us to craft the wines we make at Altanza. Different wines, with great personality, yet approachable, perfect for creating those unforgettable moments and sharing them with our loved ones.\r\n\r\nWe plant our vineyards along 10 parcels with the clear goal of seeking diversity and quality. \u00a010 parcels that provide us with an incredible diversity in terms of geographical orientations, soils, and microclimates. In addition, thanks to a specific management and personalized vineyard control, we can obtain high-quality grapes, resulting in authentic wines with great aging potential that, year after year, maintain our identity.\r\nWe are deeply connected to our place of birth, which is why we have been committed to the native and emblematic Rioja variety, Tempranillo, for over 20 years, offering a range of 100% Tempranillo red wines.
Price: $ 22.99
Price in original currency: None

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Address: 6240 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs, FL  33076
United States
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First added to 1000 Corks on October 30, 2024.