La Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 2010
A wine that is only made in exceptional years. Opens with that classic Rioja bouquet with spicy, balsamic, tobacco and vanilla notes. Good structure and balance with silky, creamy tannins and a lively acidity on the finish. Suitable with main courses without heavy sauces, meat stews and desserts with chocolate. Rated 97 points by James Suckling & 98 points by Tim Atkin.
A wine that is only made in exceptional years. Opens with that classic Rioja bouquet with spicy, balsamic, tobacco and vanilla notes. Good structure and balance with silky, creamy tannins and a lively acidity on the finish. Suitable with main courses without heavy sauces, meat stews and desserts with chocolate. Rated 97 points by James Suckling & 98 points by Tim Atkin.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Nose | Opens with that classic Rioja bouquet with spicy, balsamic, tobacco and vanilla notes. |
Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
Flavour | Good structure and balance with silky, creamy tannins and a lively acidity on the finish |
Fact Sheet
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Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | Tempranillo, complemented by 3% Graciano and 2% Mazuelo |
Alcohol % | 13.5% |
Country | Spain |
Region/AOC | Rioja |
Producer | La Rioja Alta |
Food Matching
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Food Matching | Suitable with main courses without heavy sauces, meat stews and desserts with chocolate. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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Awards and/or Press Quotes | Rated 97 points by James Suckling, & 98 by Tim Atkin |