Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more. Show Founded in 1890 on the initiative of 5 families, La Rioja Alta is a reference among La Rioja wines. Elegant, aromatic and balanced, the wines produced by La Rioja Alta are recognised for their complex and authentic expression of fine Spanish wines. The wine Gran Reserva 904 2011 by La Rioja Alta is a Rioja wine made from a selection of vineyards located in the municipalities of Briñas, Rodezno and Villalba as well as the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor. The vintage Although the beginning of the year was marked by particularly dry conditions, the vineyards drew on the water reserves of their soils which enabled the grapes to achieve a balanced growth. As the harvest approaches, the alternation of sunny days and cool nights are ideal conditions and helped to refine the ripeness of the grapes. Vinification and ageing The hand-picked grapes are cooled before vinification. Destemming and light crushing before alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel vats. The wine is aged in fourth-fill American oak barrels for three years, accompanied by eight rackings. The final blend was bottled in November 2016. The blend Tempranillo (89%) Graciano (11%) La Rioja Alta’s Gran Reserva 904 2011: Characteristics and tasting tipsThe tasting Colour Intense cherry red colour with garnet highlights. Nose Complex, the nose blends fruity (blackberry jam, raspberry and orange peel), spicy and woody (cedar, toasted wood) fragrances with delicious balsamic notes reminiscent of a cigar box, liquorice and cloves. As the wine is aerated, mentholated and chocolate notes amerge. Palate A refined attack precedes a seductively fresh and lively palate. Perfectly balanced, the palate harmoniously blends silky tannins with delicious citrus notes that seamlessly weave into a soft and persistent finish.  Tempranillo (89%) from vines over 60 years old planted in Briñas, Rodezno and Villalba, and Graciano (11%) from our Montecillo vineyard in the municipality of Fuenmayor. The grapes were collected in boxes and transported to the winery in refrigerated vehicles to preserve all their integrity. After destemming and light crushing, the grapes were put in tanks where they underwent alcoholic fermentation for 17 days. Batches were selected and allowed to complete malolactic fermentation naturally over 75 days. In June 2012, the wine was transferred to four-and-a-half-year-old American oak barrels (made in-house), where it stayed until March 2015. During aging, the wine was racked eight times using traditional barrel-to-barrel methods. The final blend was bottled in November 2016. Intense, deep cherry-red with a garnet-red rim. To the nose, the first impression is intense and complex, dominated by fruit (blackberry jam, raspberries and orange zest) that gradually reveals underlying spicy and balsamic notes of cigar box, cedar liquorice, cloves, chocolate mints and toasted wood. Elegantly refined entry. Fresh and lively in the mouth, nicely balanced with polished, silky tannins and a gentle, delicate finish. Very long aftertaste, with citrus and balsamic notes that provide long, complex final sensations. An ideal wine for the most special occasions and celebrations. Especially recommended with not too spicy meat and fish and chocolate desserts. Ideal as an after-dinner drink. In der Nase komplexe und klassisch anmutende Aromatik mit Noten von reifen dunklen Beeren sowie Tabak und weihnachtlichen Gewürzen. Am Gaumen fleischig-eleganter Eindruck, saftige Säure, dunkle und rote Beerenfrucht, Kirsche, gedörrte Pflaume und viel Würze. Feinkörniges Tannin und langer Abgang. 2011 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2020 Guia 2021. Nariz: hierbas de monte, hierbas silvestres, fina reducción, fruta madura. Boca: sabroso, frutoso, especiado, fácil de beber, elegante, fino amargor. , elegante, equilibrado What is the best Rioja in the world?The 7 Best Riojas for 2022. Rodei Tinto 2020. ... . Coto de Imaz Reserva 2018. ... . Bodegas Olarra Cerro Añon Reserva 2018. ... . Olivier Riviere Gabaxo Rioja 2019. ... . Beronia Gran Reserva 2013. ... . Bordón Gran Reserva Franco Españolas Rioja 2011. ... . La Antigua Clásico Reserva 2012.. What is Gran Reserva Rioja?Gran Reserva is the crème de la crème of Rioja. It's the level of Rioja which experiences the most oak ageing – giving it the most structure and ageing potential. This is aged for three years in oak casks which gives it delicious coconut spice – it then spends a further three years in bottle.
Is a Reserva a good wine?Selected Red wines of the best vintages with an excellent potential that have been aged for a minimum of 3 years, with at least one year in casks. This is where Rioja tastes serious. At the Reserva level, winemakers often age their wines longer than the minimum and select better grapes.
What type of wine is Rioja Reserva?Rioja is most commonly a red wine made from Tempranillo grapes, though sometimes Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano grapes are used. Tempranillo is known for its structure, tannins, and savory taste, though it is notably fruitier than something like Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Gran reserva 904 la rioja alta 2011
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