Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Altanza |
|---|---|
Grapes | Tempranillo |
Region | Rioja |
Wine style | Spanish Rioja Red |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has Intense cherry red with high lager. Bright and clean. Ripe red fruits, like blackberry and raspberry. Aromas of cocoa and notes of roasted and toasted. Fine-grained tannins support focused, lively flavors of cherry, sandalwood, tobacco and mineral, juicy acidity keeps the finish fresh. Lively flavors and balanced structure. |
Rioja is one Spain's most famous wine regions and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Its two most important red grapes are Tempranillo and Garnacha.
When it comes to Rioja reds, there are 4 categories of ageing to keep in mind:
Joven - There are no specific requirements here, but these wines tend to be 1-2 years old.
Crianza - Thes...
