Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $10.28Original €9.15≈ £7.73Per bottle, derived from case | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Limestone-rich and well-drained soils
Elevation 600.0 meters
Sites Vallecilla, Camino de Laguardia, San Martín I and San Martín II vineyards
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date June 2025
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested in boxes with cluster selection in the vineyard. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred naturally at the winery. The wine matured for 16 months from February 2023 in 60% new, producer-made American-oak barrels and 40% second-use French-oak barrels, with three traditional candlelight rackings between barrels to remove sediment manually and avoid aggressive filtration. Finished-wine volatile acidity was 0.70 g/L and IPT was 65. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry red with garnet rim; ripe raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and red plum; toasted coffee, vanilla, cocoa, clove and liquorice; balanced freshness, fine silky tannins and a persistent fruity, spicy finish.
Food Pairing Charcuterie, snacks, starters, substantial first courses and meats
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Region Rioja
Soil Limestone-rich and well-drained soils
Elevation 600.0 meters
Sites Vallecilla, Camino de Laguardia, San Martín I and San Martín II vineyards
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date May 2024
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested in boxes with cluster selection in the vineyard. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred naturally at the winery. The wine matured for 16 months in 60% new, producer-made American-oak barrels and 40% second-use French-oak barrels and underwent three traditional candlelight rackings between barrels to remove sediment manually and avoid aggressive filtration. Finished-wine volatile acidity was 0.68 g/L and IPT was 62. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright dark-cherry red with ruby rim; blackberry, raspberry and red blueberry with clove, vanilla, toasted coffee, caramel and sweet liquorice; fine, expressive and balanced with soft tannins and a fruit-driven finish.
Food Pairing Charcuterie, starters, substantial first courses and meats
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Region Rioja
Soil Predominantly limestone-rich and well-drained soils
Elevation 600.0 meters
Sites Vallecilla, Camino de Laguardia, San Martín I and San Martín II vineyards
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date November 2022
Production Details Grapes were hand harvested in boxes with cluster selection in the vineyard. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred naturally at the winery. The wine matured for 16 months in 60% new, producer-made American-oak barrels and 40% second-use French-oak barrels, with three traditional candlelight rackings between barrels to remove sediment manually and avoid aggressive filtration. Finished-wine volatile acidity was 0.70 g/L. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright dark-cherry red with ruby rim; wild strawberry, raspberry and red blueberry with vanilla, caramel, cedar and liquorice; lively, balanced palate with a fruity, balsamic finish.
Food Pairing Charcuterie, starters, substantial first courses and meats
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Predominantly limestone-rich and well-drained soils
Fermentation Vessels Tanks
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date September 2021
Production Details The manually harvested grapes were transported in boxes, destemmed by the Bordeaux method and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation in tanks. Maturation began in January 2020 and lasted 16 months in 60% new American-oak barrels and 40% second-use French-oak barrels, with three traditional rackings. Finished-wine volatile acidity was 0.68 g/L.
Tasting Notes Intense cherry red; redcurrant and wild strawberry with undergrowth, pastry, chocolate, ground coffee and white pepper; soft texture, balanced freshness and a mature-red-fruit and spice finish.
Food Pairing Charcuterie, starters, substantial first courses and meats
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.25 g/L
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tempranillo
Classification Crianza
Region Rioja
Soil Predominantly limestone-rich and well-drained soils
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types American oak and French oak
Bottling Date July 2020
Production Details Grapes were selected by hand into 300 kg boxes, immediately processed, gently destemmed and crushed, then underwent alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Maturation began in January 2019 and lasted 16 months in 60% new American-oak barrels and 40% second-use French-oak barrels, with three traditional rackings. Finished-wine volatile acidity was 0.62 g/L.
Tasting Notes Clean, bright ruby with red-cherry rim; violet, wild strawberry, mulberry and redcurrant with vanilla, toffee, nutmeg, caramel and liquorice; fresh, structured palate with supple tannins and a smooth rounded finish.
Food Pairing Iberico appetizers, charcuterie, medium-aged cheeses, snacks, substantial first courses and meats
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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