Altanza Rioja Gran Reserva 2016 - 750ml

94pts Wine Enthusiast

This deep-garnet-colored wine proffers a bouquet of cassis, caramel and lavender. Raspberry, pomegranate, milk-chocolate, toffee and fennel flavors are supported by opulent tannins and well-matched acidity. The bright finish is marked with a soft note of mint tea. 

92pts James Suckling

A meaty and flavorful red with aromas of black fruit, grilled herbs, burnt sage, mangoes and barbecued sausages. It’s full-bodied with mellowed tannins. Some juicy tropical fruit undertones on a lengthy and tasty finish. Vegan. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator

A modest red, with a high-toned mix of dried cranberry and raspberry fruit flavors, laced with chopped rosemary and smoke notes. Light, grippy finish. Drink now. 3,333 cases made, 500 cases imported.

Winemaker's Notes

Garnet red with brick glints. It is a wine with a lot of aromatic complexity. The aromas of candied fruits and primary spices (toasted, vanilla) stand out, giving way to the more opaque notes, which gradually emerge. Entry into the mouth with powerful sweet notes, with good acidity and very balanced. Due to the softness of its tannins, it offers flavors of berries

It goes well with all kinds of game, stews and strong cheeses, such as Torta del Casar. It also goes well with certain desserts that contain a bitter ingredient, such as dark chocolate. .

Vegan