Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $41.24Original €36.70≈ £31.00Per bottle, derived from case | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $3.63Original CHF 3.00 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Graciano 5%
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Loam with abundant limestone for the tempranillo; alluvial soil dominated by gravel and small rounded stones at montecillo for the graciano.
Sites Tempranillo from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; Graciano from Montecillo in Fuenmayor.
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date January 2022
Production Details Tempranillo was harvested first and Graciano seven days later; refrigerated small-box transport and optical sorting preceded alcoholic fermentation at 27°C for 16 days and natural malolactic fermentation. Selected lots entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old in March 2018, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense, bright garnet with a cherry-red rim; red fruit, raspberry, blackberry and cranberry with cedar, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, mocha and toasted caramel; balanced, fresh, with soft delicate tannins and a broad finish.
Food Pairing Meats and stews, seasoned fish, chocolate-covered or red-fruit desserts; also suitable after a meal.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Graciano 5%
Drinking Window The December 2023 producer sheet anticipated substantial improvement over the following ten years.
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Loam with abundant limestone at rodezno; alluvial soil dominated by gravel and small rounded stones at montecillo.
Sites Tempranillo from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; Graciano from Montecillo in Fuenmayor.
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date July 2020
Production Details Hand-picked into boxes with field selection, Tempranillo preceded Graciano by twelve days; grapes arrived refrigerated and underwent optical sorting, alcoholic fermentation at 27°C and natural malolactic fermentation. From March 2017, the wine spent three years in producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old and received six traditional rackings. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry with a garnet rim; fragrant brioche, toast, vanilla, toffee and cinnamon around black plum, wild strawberry, ripe currant and red blackberry; structured, balanced and fresh with soft tannins and a long, delicate finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Graciano 5%
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Sites Tempranillo from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; Graciano from Montecillo in Fuenmayor.
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date December 2019
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Tempranillo was harvested first and Graciano twenty days later; refrigerated small-box transport and grain-by-grain optical selection preceded 19 days of alcoholic fermentation and natural malolactic fermentation. Selected lots entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old in February 2016, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry with a garnet edge; red fruit, plum, blackberry and cranberry with pastry, coffee, caramel, cedar, vanilla and cinnamon; fresh and balanced with polished tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairing Meats and stews, seasoned fish, chocolate-covered or red-fruit desserts; also suitable after a meal.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 94%; Graciano 6%
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Sites Tempranillo from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; Graciano from Montecillo in Fuenmayor.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date June 2018
Production Details Clusters were hand-picked; Tempranillo preceded Graciano by twenty days and refrigerated small-box transport preserved the fruit. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 19 days in stainless-steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation, selected wines entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old in April 2015, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months; the final blend was assembled in April 2018.
Tasting Notes Clean garnet with a developing pink edge; currant, raspberry, wild blackberry and ripe red plum with vanilla, clove, coffee, caramel and brioche; fresh, vibrant and balanced with gentle sweet tannins.
Food Pairing Meats and stews, seasoned fish, chocolate-covered or red-fruit desserts; also suitable after a meal.
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Graciano 5%
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Sites Tempranillo from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; Graciano from Montecillo in Fuenmayor.
Fermentation Vessels Tanks; material not specified
Oak Types American oak
Production Details Tempranillo was harvested first and Graciano seventeen days later; refrigerated small-box transport preceded separate alcoholic fermentations of 16 days for Tempranillo and 18 days for Graciano, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. Selected wines entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging three years old in March 2013, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months; the final blend was assembled in March 2016.
Tasting Notes Cherry red with a garnet edge; ripe red fruit, red blackberry, wild strawberry and black-plum preserve with vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, caramel and pastry; fresh and structured with soft tannins and an elegant complex finish.
Food Pairing Meats and stews, seasoned fish, chocolate-covered or red-fruit desserts; also suitable after a meal.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Mazuelo 5%
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Tempranillo and Mazuelo from El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; estate vineyards planted in 1973.
Fermentation Vessels Tanks; material not specified
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date July 2015
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 16 days in tanks below 28°C, followed by natural malolactic fermentation lasting 94 days. Selected wines entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old in March 2012, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months.
Tasting Notes Cherry red with pink highlights; ripe black fruit with tobacco leaf, caramel, vanilla and chocolate; fresh, balanced and softly tannic with an elegant palate.
Food Pairing Appetizers, rice, vegetables, poultry, feathered game, fish stews and creamy or mildly aged cheeses.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Mazuelo 5%
Region Rioja
Soil Loam soils.
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Tempranillo and Mazuelo from El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; estate vineyards planted in 1973.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date June 2013
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 15 days in stainless-steel tanks below 28°C, followed by natural malolactic fermentation lasting 75 days. Selected lots entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 4.5 years old in June 2010, remained for three years and were traditionally racked every six months. The sheet also reports reducing sugars of 1.9 but does not expose a unit in the extracted technical text.
Tasting Notes Soft polished red with orange highlights; balsamic notes, tobacco, caramel, incense and spices over mature fruit; balanced with fine tannins and a broad, mature finish.
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2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.93 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Mazuelo 5%
Region Rioja
Soil Loam soils.
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Tempranillo and Mazuelo from El Palo and Las Monjas in Rodezno; estate vineyards planted in 1973.
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date July 2012
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation lasted 14 days, followed by natural malolactic fermentation lasting 65 days. The wine then entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging 3.5 years old, remained for three years and was traditionally racked every six months. The sheet also reports reducing sugars of 1.8 but does not expose a unit in the extracted technical text.
Tasting Notes Medium-depth cherry red with developing orange tones; vanilla, caramel, toffee and cinnamon over liqueur-like fruit; structured and fresh with fine tannins and a broad finish.
Food Pairing Rice or pasta first courses, small-game stews and grilled meats.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 95%; Mazuelo 5%
Region Rioja
Sites Tempranillo from high-elevation sites in Rodezno and Labastida; Mazuelo from El Palo and Las Cuevas in Rodezno.
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date December 2010
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation lasted 14 days and the wine was devatted three days later; natural malolactic fermentation lasted 56 days. The wine entered producer-made American-oak barrels averaging four years old in July 2007, remained for three years and was traditionally racked every six months. The sheet also reports reducing sugars of 1.00 but does not expose a unit in the extracted technical text.
Tasting Notes Clean bright cherry red; preserved fruit, wild strawberry and blueberry followed by fine wood, balsamic notes, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco leaf and mocha caramel; medium-bodied and balanced with soft tannins and a complex finish.
Food Pairing Rice or pasta first courses, small-game stews and grilled meats.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $44.84Original €39.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $3.63Original CHF 3.00 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Av. de Vizcaya, 8, 26200 Haro, La Rioja, Spain
Phone
+34 941 31 03 46
Email
Owner
La Rioja Alta, S.A. Group
Cellarmaster
Julio Sáenz