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2005 La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Arana Gran Reserva
- Rioja DOCa, Spain
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 113 / 750ml
- Red - Savory and Classic
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Depending on the vintage, Viña Arana may be labeled as Reserva
Critic tasting note: "(2014) A modest 13% alcohol here in a very different Rioja that is bold, meaty, gamy stuff, loads of character and tobacco-scented nuances, with elegant spicing, a hint of vanilla, and lots of lift, life and charm. The palate has real juiciness, a mature, game-touched, earthy and soft appeal, perhaps autumn to the Gavilan's summer?" - 91/100, Tom Cannavan
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Highlights
- From Rioja Alta, Spain
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 113 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Savory and Classic
- Tempranillo
- Pairs well with Lamb
Winery
La Rioja Alta is one of the foremost estates in the Rioja region, formed in 1890 by five Riojan and Basque families. It is particularly known for its classically-styled, spicy Gran Reserva reds that can age gracefully for many ...
Details
- Region or Appellation
- Drinking Window
- 2012-2040
- Alcohol ABV
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13%
- Residual Sugar g/L
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0 g/L
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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95% Tempranillo & 5% Mazuelo
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Ownership
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La Rioja Alta
- Closure Type
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Cork
Awards
(1)About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Lamb kreatopita Starter Course
- Meat in filo pastry
- Contains: lamb mince
- Greek
- Holstein dairy T-bone Main Course
- Dutch dairy cattle breed, aka Friesian
- Western
- Galloway bone-in-ribeye Main Course
- Flavourful and lean beef from traditional Scottish breed
- Western
- Manchego Cheese Course
- Spanish
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Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 2005 vintage for Spain was superb.
The growing season began with a chilly winter which saw some snow little in the way of frost. A mild but very dry spring prompted both an early and successful budburst and flowering, while some sporadic showers brought welcome ...
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