COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
La Rioja Alta
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2015 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa region of Spain, a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. Produced by Bodegas La Rioja Alta, S.A., a winery established in 1890, this wine is noted for being an archetype of traditional Rioja. The 2015 vintage is particularly significant as it is the first to be designated 'Selección Especial' by the producer, indicating high expectations for its quality and aging potential. The grapes are sourced from old vines, some at least 60 years old, located in specific vineyards within the Rioja Alta sub-region. This vintage also marks the introduction of optical berry sorting by the producer as a quality control measure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First vintage labeled 'Selección Especial' by the producer.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from vines at least 60 years old.
Fact 03
Optical berry sorting used for the first time in this vintage.
Fact 04
Aged for four years in used American oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 2015 begins with hand-harvested grapes from select vineyards. For the first time in this vintage, optical berry sorting was utilized to ensure only the highest quality berries proceeded to fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks over 21 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for four years in used American oak barrels, coopered in-house. Racking was performed every six months to clarify the wine. Bottling took place in February 2020.
