Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $18.52Original €16.45≈ £13.99Per bottle, derived from case | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $22.40Original €19.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Reserva; Selección Especial (producer's internal designation)
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Mayorita, Las Monjas, El Palo and El Bardal in Rodezno; Alto del Rey in Labastida
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date June 2024
Production Details The vineyards stand at 500–600 m and were planted more than 40 years ago. Grapes were hand-harvested with bunch selection, transported refrigerated, gently destemmed and crushed, and optically sorted. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in tanks. The wine matured for two years in estate-coopered American-oak barrels: new barrels in year one and 4.5-year-old barrels in year two, with four traditional barrel-to-barrel rackings. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep, intense garnet with a ruby rim; ripe redcurrant, raspberry and cherry; balsamic and spicy notes of vanilla, cinnamon, cedar, caramel and light toast; broad, fresh and balanced, with polished sweet tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing Appetisers, casual snacks, barbecues, rice, pasta, creamy dishes, grilled meats and delicate grilled fish
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate vineyards in Rodezno and Labastida
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date June 2023
Production Details The vineyards lie at 500–600 m and have an average age of 40 years. Grapes were hand-harvested into boxes with vineyard bunch selection, transported refrigerated and optically sorted. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. The wine matured for two years in estate-coopered American-oak barrels: new barrels in year one and four-year-old barrels in year two, with four traditional candlelight rackings from barrel to barrel. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense, bright garnet with a ruby edge; raspberry, wild strawberry and redcurrant; caramel, vanilla, toffee and roasted coffee; long, balanced and fresh with fine, silky tannins and a persistent red-fruit and balsamic aftertaste.
Food Pairing Appetisers, casual snacks, barbecues, rice, pasta, creamy dishes, grilled meats and delicate grilled fish
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Mayorita, Rebollar and Bardal; selected El Palo parcels in Rodezno; Alto del Rey in Labastida
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date September 2018
Production Details The vineyards lie at 500–600 m and were planted more than 40 years ago. Grapes were hand-harvested in 300 kg boxes and transported refrigerated. The producer used Bordeaux-model destemming and crushing before controlled alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for two years in estate-coopered American-oak barrels: new barrels in year one and four-year-old barrels in year two, with four traditional candlelight rackings from barrel to barrel.
Tasting Notes Intense, clean and bright ruby; raspberry, wild strawberry and red plum followed by vanilla, nutmeg, caramel and cedar; savoury, balanced and fresh with soft tannins and a harmonious finish.
Food Pairing Appetisers, casual snacks, barbecues, rice, pasta, creamy dishes, grilled meats and delicate grilled fish
1994 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Almost 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Sites Haro, Labastida and Briñas
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date January 1997
Production Details After temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, the wine entered barrels in January 1995 and remained there for slightly more than two years. It was racked manually four times; the first maturation year used new barrels.
Tasting Notes Cherry red; fruity with lightly integrated wood spice; full yet graceful, with ripe-fruit flavour, an easy attack, pronounced aftertaste and persistent tannic structure.
Sources: www.riojalta.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
1992 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Almost 90% Tempranillo; no more than 5% interplanted Viura; a combined 5% Mazuelo and Graciano
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Sites Rioja Alta vineyards, especially Briñas, Briones and Labastida
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date March 1995
Production Details The wine fermented in stainless steel and was transferred onward to oak vats. It entered barrels in February 1993, remained in barrel for 24 months and was racked manually four times.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; delicate aromas of ripe grapes and raisins with toast, vanilla and cinnamon; fresh, balanced and elegant, with a persistent, approachable aftertaste.
Sources: www.riojalta.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $22.40Original €19.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $24.08Original CHF 19.95 | flaschenpost.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