La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva 2015
75 cl
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13.5% Vol
This Alta Vina Arana Gran Reserva features a combination of Tempranillo and Graciano, vinified and aged separately for three years. Fresh and bold with a long, smooth finish, this pairs beautifully with tender lamb.
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La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Reserva 2015
€55.00
Ex Tax: €44.72
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is intense and aromatic with notes of blackberries, blueberries, pastry, chocolate and coffee.
Palate
The palate is silky smooth with ripe juicy tannins and a delicious fruit character. The finish is long and lingering.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo
Alcohol %
13.5%
Estate/Producer
La Rioja Alta
Country
Spain
Region/AOC
Rioja
Vintage
2015
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
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FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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