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Red Wine Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 2005
Gran reserva red wine from La Rioja. Traditional blend aged for 6 years in oak barrels and for several years in the bottle.
Gran Reserva. 72 Months in barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 13.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: La Rioja Alta
P 94
ñ 99
96
96
Availability: In stock
€240.00
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We are proud to present the 2005 vintage of the wine Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva from bodega La Rioja Alta.
The 2005 vintage was qualified as "Excellent" by the DOCa Rioja Regulatory Board.
As usual, this Spanish red wine is made basically from of old-vines Tempranillo (95%), complemented with a touch of Graciano (3%) and 2% Mazuela (aka Carignan).
After a meticulous harvest and a selection both on site and in the cellar, the grapes were destemmed, crushed, macerated and then fermented in stainless steel tanks.
The this red wine from La Rioja was aged for 6 years in barrels, during which process it was racked 10 times.
Only the 199 best barrel samples were bottled in March 2012. Finally, the red wine Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 2005 was stored for several years in the cellar before hitting the market.
57,036 bottles produced.
You should decant this Gran Reserva red wine from Rioja for at least 4 hours before drinking.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva is medium ruby with a brick-red rim. |
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| Nose | This blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela carries understated aromas of black fruit, with subtle notes of sandalwood, Cuban tobacco and cedar, intoxicating spicy aromatics -curry, Ras-el-Hanout, pepper and saffron- and hints of cocoa, fine leather and tobacco leaves. |
| Palate | The 2005 vintage this Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta winery displays an understated elegance, with superbly integrated tannins and a superb acidity. Subtle and self-assured, the aftertaste is reminiscent of balsam, spices and withered leaves. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 2005 is subtle, nuanced, magical. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Four hours before serving |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 72 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Peñin Score | 99 |
| Enterwine's Score | 96 |
| Media rating | 96 |
| Other guides | Guía Peñín: Mejor vino de La Rioja 2022. James Suckling: 98 puntos. Tim Atkin: 98 puntos. Decanter: 96 puntos. Guía Repsol: 96 puntos. Wine Spectator: 95 puntos. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 3%, Mazuela 2%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Romantic Dinner |
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