COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Altanza
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Altanza was established in 1998 in Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta, by a group of local entrepreneurs focused on crafting modern-style Rioja wines. Concentrating predominantly on Tempranillo, Altanza stands out by utilizing French oak barrels alongside traditional oak, placing an emphasis on pure fruit expression, elegance, and balance. Located in the Fuenmayor zone at altitudes ranging between 380 and 500 meters, the estate follows sustainable viticultural practices without chemical herbicides.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Altanza relies heavily on French oak instead of traditional American oak typical of historical Rioja producers.
Fact 02
The wine rests for two months in large 2,200-liter French Allier oak vats known as tinos after barrel aging.
Fact 03
Vineyards are cultivated between 380 and 500 meters altitude using sustainable non-chemical practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 28°C over 12 to 15 days, followed by an additional 10 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel before the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for 12 months of aging. The wine then rests for two additional months in large 22-hectoliter French Allier oak vats (tinos) before final maturation in bottle.
