ON-208223

Altanza Reserva 2016, D.O.Ca Rioja

Tempranillo Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain

$23.95 (208223)

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July 22, 2023
Vegan

Critic Reviews (3)

Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is a ripe, maturing reserva, composed entirely of tempranillo, aged in French oak. Inviting aromas of...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This Rioja Reserva has been aged in French oak, which is only worth pointing out because many are aged in American...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Only French barriques which translates to a softer and less nutty or caramelized reaction in tempranillo, though...

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is savoury with fine oak spices, wet earth, forest floor, and coconut aromas with hints of olive surrounding a core of dark berry and dark cherry fruit. It's medium-full bodied on the dry and spicy palate with delicious dark berry, dark cherry, and blackberry flavours, plus savoury, oak spice, coconut, and earthy flavours. It has fresh, juicy, and succulent acidity, while the lightly grainy tannins are smooth and supple. Very good length on the savoury, oak spiced, and earthy finish. Tasted July 2023.

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