Altanza, Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 Garnacha

Altanza, Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 GarnachaA Gran Reserva Rioja is a special treat. The long ageing that qualifies this wine for the Gran Reserva label gives rise to complex and deep aromas from fruit to spice to smoke and leather. The oak influence carries through onto the palate, with rich, toasty breadth that takes in hints of coffee and dark chocolate around a core of fine, ripe Tempranillo fruit.

blackberries and licorice

concentrated and rather introverted core of fruit framed by chalky extract and animated by a pretty pinpoint mousse

An intensely fruity extra virgin olive oil from the Sicilian Cerasuola variety

its charm comes to the fore

but the wine has the ability to age for 5+ years’

Antonio Galloni of the Wine Advocate first tweeted about Andre Clouet Cuvée Un Jour de 1911

this is a fine wine that continues the backbone of this estate

Better in 2018

Drink with oysters

pure Tempranillo with medium body

and a slightly minerally dry finish

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