2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Tempranillo70%
Garnacha20%
Graciano5%
Mazuelo5%
Drinking Window 2025-2050+
Classification Gran Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial clay with high proportion of limestone
Grapes Picked October 11 (vintage style date from historic harvest dates)
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Viña Tondonia
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vats 240 Hectolitres, Oak Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottle Aging 10 years
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (Bordeaux-type barrels)
Barrel Size Bordeaux barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date November 2018
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes from Viña Tondonia estate vineyard. 10 years in oak barrels (racked twice yearly), 10 years in bottle. Natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Fined with fresh egg whites only, unfiltered.
Certifications DOC Rioja (Denominación de Origen Calificada)
Tasting Notes 2004 release — Robert Parker: velvety, exceptionally elegant tannins, supple and persistent, with an ethereal quality and energy; James Suckling: bright, firm, full-bodied and extremely long; Antonio Galloni: silky, lightly juicy and long, reflecting traditional ageing.
Food Pairing Well-seasoned red meats and lamb
Critics Ratings Robert Parker 100; James Suckling 98; Antonio Galloni 97; Tim Atkin 97
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1135411 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya, 3. 26200 Haro. La Rioja
Phone
941.310.244