La Rioja Alta Alta Vina ARANA Reserva Rioja Alta - 1998
Where it's from:
>Spain
>Rioja
>Rioja Alta
Price per case:
£199.07
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
This reserva is made solely from grapes grown in the sub area of the Rioja Alta. It is characteristically more fragrant and with good acidity foretelling a long life. An extremely elegant.
Made mostly with Tempranillo and also with Graciano grapes. Aged for three years in the barrel and two years in the bottle. It has the typical style which gave the region, and especially the Haro area, its reputation: smooth, fine, elegant, balanced and complex. (24 x 37.5 cl)
Bright, ruby red colour and subtle aromas of cherries and spice. Integrated tannins produce weight and spice on the palate. Long gently oaked finish. (24 x 37.5 cl)
Regarded by many as the standard by which fine Reserva Riojas should be measured, showing bredth and complexity, a regal power and imperious length. This vintage is starting to drink well and has plenty of years in it. (24 x 37.5 cl)
Tempranillo and Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. Aged for four years in the barrel and four years in the bottle. Bright terracotta red with a golden touch. Tempranillo and Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. Aged for four years in the barrel and four years in the bottle. Bright terracotta red with a golden touch. Complex and harmonious. Very delicate with a long finish. (6 x 1.5 Litres)
A velvety and full bodied Adeep red coloured wine made from a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha . Aged for 36 months in cask and 24 months in bottle, this intense, spicy, full and round Rioja has a long aftertaste. (12 x 75 cl)
Consejo de la Alta Reserva is our modern project blending only wines of high quality. Only big harvests such as this, produce the best grapes for perfect ripening prior to careful ageing in oak barrel and maturation in bottle.In the mouth, this wine is intensive with a fine fruity expression and long harmonious finish. (12 x 75 cl)