Bodegas Altanza Reserva Rioja 2017

Bodegas Altanza Reserva is a classic, French-oak-aged Rioja Reserva from Fuenmayor in Rioja Alta, made entirely from Tempranillo.

Rioja Reserva DOCa | 100% Tempranillo | French Oak Aged

Tasting Notes

Garnet in colour with a slightly orange rim and a medium layer. Medium and complex intensity. It perfectly combines the freshness of red fruits such as raspberry and cherry and the complexity of its time in French barrels. Notes of pepper, subtle balsamic. Interesting entry, light to the touch but broad and round at the same time, with friendly tannins, medium-high acidity and a pleasant and persistent aftertaste.

Modern Rioja Reserva done with restraint: red fruit, spice and polished French oak.

Why you'll love it: This is Rioja in its food-friendly sweet spot, a Reserva with enough age and oak for real complexity but still bright and supple. A natural with roasts and the Sunday table.

Reviews

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (Mike DeSimone, 2023): "black cherry, blackberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, violet and clove."

The Style

A Rioja Reserva must age for at least three years, including a year in oak, before release. Altanza uses only French oak rather than the traditional American, which lends finer spice and a more polished, modern texture while keeping the wine's classic Rioja character.

About Bodegas Altanza

Founded in 1998 in Fuenmayor, in the heart of Rioja Alta, Bodegas Altanza set out to make authentic Rioja with a modern touch. The winery is built on three principles: estate-grown fruit, a focus on Tempranillo, and careful ageing in French oak. With a large cellar of French barrels and a meticulous approach to its Reservas, Altanza crafts polished, age-worthy Riojas that balance classic character with contemporary precision.

Perfect with roast lamb, grilled steak, or aged Manchego. The supple tannins and savoury oak love roasted and grilled meats.

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