COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Dominio Alto
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dominio Alto Gran Reserva 2017 is a red wine from the Rioja region of Spain, produced by Dominio Alto. Primarily crafted from the Tempranillo grape, this wine undergoes an extensive aging process. As a Gran Reserva, it adheres to strict aging requirements, with this particular vintage spending a total of seven years in development, including 36 months in oak barrels. This extended maturation is a defining characteristic of the wine, reflecting the producer's commitment to traditional Rioja winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Gran Reserva from Rioja requires a minimum of 60 months aging before release.
Fact 02
This wine spent 36 months aging in oak barrels.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage has an average rating of 3.8/5 on Vivino.
Fact 04
Priced around 119 SEK, it offers a taste of aged Rioja at an accessible point.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dominio Alto Gran Reserva 2017 is produced using traditional winemaking methods, with a significant emphasis on aging. The wine undergoes a minimum of 60 months of aging before release, as is customary for Gran Reserva wines from Rioja. This specific bottling is aged for a total of seven years, with 36 months spent maturing in oak barrels. The residual sugar content is very low, less than 0.3 g/100 ml, indicating a dry wine.
