La Rioja Alta Vina ARANA Reserva Rioja Alta - 37.5cl Half Bottles - 1998
Where it's from:
>Spain
>Rioja
>Rioja Alta
Price per case:
£220.36
Bottle size:
37.5 cl
Bottles per case:
24
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Tempranillo
Description:
Made mostly with Tempranillo (90%) 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.
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. (12 x 75 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)
A mature gamey nose from perfect cask ageing is followed in the mouth by intense fruit compote and spicy flavours. The finish is long and persistent. (6 x 75 cl)