Altanza Reserva 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja
Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
$19.10 (208223)
Critic Reviews (3)
This is a stylish Rioja aged entirely in French oak, which tends to bring a bit more lifted spice and textural...
This is an earthy, subtly meaty Rioja, showing some maturity with notes of leather, dried red fruit, and pot pourri...
Violets, cherries, red currants sit atop wet earth. Chewy tannins with a food friendly astringency, rustic charm....
Community Reviews (1)
This 100% Tempranillo has a modern, medium-high intensity nose of vanilla, oak spice, and tobacco wrapped around a core of red berry, cherry, and blackberry aromas, all of which come through on the nicely on the mid-weighted and dry palate. It has very good acidity and is supported by supple, well-structured tannins. Earthy notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.
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