Gran Reserva 890 2010 75cl. - Case
Gran Reserva 890 2010 is the most exclusive wine from La Rioja Alta, unique, made only in exceptional harvests, it is the essence of the great classics of Rioja. The result of a meticulous process of selecting the best grapes from the house and very slow aging, which stands out for its classic Rioja bouquet, broad, complex round and elegant finish. A Gran Reserva 890 with a magnificent present and a promising future, perfect to accompany delicate dishes with mild sauces, meat stews with aromatic herbs and chocolate desserts and ideal for after dinner. Awards and recognitions:
- 98 Points - Tim Atkin
- 98 Points - James Suckling
- 99 Points - Best Rioja - Peñín Guide - 2022
- 4th Best Wine in the World - Wine Spectator - 2019
Presentation: Bottle with wooden case.
| SKU | VTI210038 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Winery | La Rioja Alta |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Type | Gran Reserva |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Vintage | 2010 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 95% Tempranillo, 2% Mazuelo and 3% Graciano.
For the production of Gran Reserva 890 2010 red wine, the selected clusters were harvested manually in boxes that were transferred to the winery in refrigerated transport. After gentle destemming and crushing, the wines slowly underwent fermentation. The best batches went to barrels where they were aged for 6 years with 10 traditional rackings, during which new selections were made, transferring only 199 barrels to the final blend, which were bottled in March 2012 without filtering, in order to preserve the aromatic components as much as possible. Bodegas La Rioja Alta began its history in 1890, when five Rioja and Basque families founded the La Rioja Alta Wine Society in the Estación neighborhood of Haro. The Frenchman Monsieur Vigier was the first winemaker of the house and the Reserva 1890 (predecessor of the current Gran Reserva 890) was the first wine made by the Winery.
TASTING
View: Ruby red color with an incipient tile edge.
Nose: Classic, intense aroma, with notes of cured leather, plum and raisin compote, tobacco and sweet spices, vanilla and dark chocolate.
Mouth: Its palate is elegant, mature and complex. Its structure stands out as well as its balanced acidity and silky tannins. Its classic Rioja bouquet stands out, broad, complex round and elegant finish.
Recommended temperature: 17ºC.