La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2016 75cl

La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2016 75cl

Winery: La Rioja Alta S.A.

Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano

Region: Rioja, Spain

Alcohol Content:14.5%

Food Pairing: An ideal wine for the most special occasions and celebrations. Especially recommended with not too spicy meat and fish and chocolate desserts. Ideal as an after-dinner drink.

Description:

An outstanding vintage in both quality and quantity, with wines that stand out for their depth and persistence. Moderate and well-distributed rainfall throughout the cycle mitigated the effects of drought and summer temperatures. The wines exhibit remarkable acidity-alcohol balance, high aromatic intensity, and excellent tannin maturity.

Tempranillo (90%) is the main variety. Grapes are selected from our vineyards in Villalba, Brias and Rodezno, and are blended with 10% Graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor.

Handpicked harvest in small crates, with an initial cluster selection in the vineyard, starting with Tempranillo, followed by Graciano a few days later. The grapes were transported refrigerated to the winery to preserve their integrity. After a second selection on an optical sorting table, natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place.

The selected wines were aged for four years in our own American oak barrels, with an average age of 4.5 years. Traditional racking was carried out every six months, and the wine was bottled in May 2021.

Deep garnet red, with a bright and lively ruby rim. On the nose, it stands out for its high intensity and aromatic complexity. Initial notes of wild red berries, black cherry, and blueberries give way to an extensive range of aromas from its barrel agingtobacco, black pepper, tea leaves, coffee, mocha, vanilla, and cinnamoncreating a fruity and balsamic bouquet. The palate is refined, balanced, and elegant, with outstanding freshness and smoothness thanks to polished, silky tannins that contribute to a sophisticated finish.