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2005 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
96 Points, Luis Guttierez, The Wine Advocate
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Wine specification
- ProducerLa Rioja Alta
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryRioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
- ABV13.5%
- Grape(s)90% Tempranillo/Aragonez/Tinta Roriz, 10% Graciano
- MaturityReady to drink 2016 – 2030
- StyleStill Wine
Product Description
“The 2005 Gran Reserva 904 is a superb blend of Tempranillo from the villages of Briñas, Labastida and Villalba with 10% Graciano from Briones and Rodezno. The grapes were destemmed and crushed and fermented in stainless steel for 18 days at 25 C. Malolactic fermentation was spontaneous and lasted 38 days. These wines are marked by a long aging in used American oak barrels following the most strict Riojan tradition; four years during which time the wine was manually racked eight times. This is usually my favorite wine from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is one of its best showings, going back to the quality of the vintages of the 1950s and 60s. The nose is very balsamic with notes of camphor, hints of mint, leather and hung game wrapped around a core of cherries in liqueur. Together it is balanced, subtle, truly elegant and classical. The palate is only medium-bodied but with great concentration of flavors that are very tasty, mineral, almost salty and framed by ultra-fine tannins and smashing balance. A great classic... At this quality level this is a bargain.“
96 Points, Luis Guttierez, The Wine Advocate