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Altanza Gran Reserva

Altanza Gran Reserva

The Secret of Transforming Time and Land into a Rioja Gem
Altanza Gran Reserva
75 cl.
2016
92 Suckling
94 Peñín
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
Altanza
Winery Altanza
Contains sulphites
100% Tempranillo
Varieties 100% Tempranillo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

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Tasting notes Altanza Gran Reserva 2016

Red wine Aged in wood. 24 meses en barrica.

Altanza Gran Reserva 2016 is a wine that captivates from the first glance with its deep cherry colour and garnet rim. On the nose, delicate aromas of candied fruits such as plums and blackberries are perceived. These fragrances are combined with subtle notes of vanilla and toast from its time in barrel, complemented by a touch of cocoa and clove, over an earthy background that adds depth. On the palate, it offers a sweet and powerful entry, with well-balanced acidity that highlights its structure. The smooth tannins allow for enjoyment of forest fruit flavours, wrapped in a long and persistent finish. 2016 was an outstanding vintage, ideal for those seeking a wine with complexity and exceptional balance.

Style Altanza Gran Reserva
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, Game, Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Chocolate

About Altanza Gran Reserva

For centuries, alchemists sought to turn matter into something extraordinary. Today, the word has lost much of its mystery, yet it retains the fascinating idea of transforming what exists into something new and exceptional. In the world of wine, calling a winemaker an "alchemist" suggests they know how to transform grapes, soil, and time into an exceptional wine. It is not about magic, but about careful observation, respect for the rhythms of nature, and immense patience to allow each element to find its place. In the winery, this transformation demands a lack of haste, understanding how the wood shapes the character of the fruit, and knowing the exact moment when calm turns the raw material into an unforgettable creation.
 
From Fuenmayor, a historic town located in the heart of Rioja Alta, Altanza Gran Reserva comes to life with the expertise of Bodegas Altanza, a project founded in 1998 by a group of passionate friends determined to produce high-quality wines with a contemporary spirit without losing their roots. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards under the protection of the DOCa Rioja, with an average vine age of 24 years. The area benefits from a privileged climate that combines Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, offering mild days and cool nights that favour a slow and balanced ripening. The soils are clay-ferrous in nature, a poor yet deep terrain that imparts marked elegance, body, and impeccable natural acidity. The variety used is 100% Tempranillo, the native queen grape of the region, cultivated under viticulture that respects the vineyard and balances the fruit.
 
The production of Altanza Gran Reserva follows a meticulous process to achieve its refined complexity. After the harvest, the bunches arrive at the winery where they are destemmed and gently pressed. The must undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Subsequently, the wine completes malolactic fermentation, the transformation of malic acid into lactic acid, which rounds and softens the palate. Its ageing is slow and precise, spending 24 months in oak barrels, divided equally between French oak and American oak, to blend the fruit's freshness with the spiced notes of the wood. Afterwards, the wine rests for 3 months in 22-hectolitre French oak vats before clarification, bottling, and subsequent resting in the bottle cellar.
 
Altanza Gran Reserva is a deep, silky red wine of superb elegance. The undeniable proof that true alchemy lies in letting time work its mastery.
2016

Altanza Gran Reserva 2016 is a wine that captivates from the first glance with its deep cherry colour and garnet rim. On the nose, delicate aromas of candied fruits such as plums and blackberries are perceived. These fragrances are combined with subtle notes of vanilla and toast from its time in barrel, complemented by a touch of cocoa and clove, over an earthy background that adds depth. On the palate, it offers a sweet and powerful entry, with well-balanced acidity that highlights its structure. The smooth tannins allow for enjoyment of forest fruit flavours, wrapped in a long and persistent finish. 2016 was an outstanding vintage, ideal for those seeking a wine with complexity and exceptional balance.
2016
94 Peñín
92 Suckling

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€18.25 Incl. VAT
Price per litre: €24.33

  • We send it to Germany with DPD to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €5.95 with DPD, or €5.90 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €99 shipping is free with DPD or Mondial Relay.