La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva bottle

La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2012

Name: La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2012 | Bine & Vine
Brand: Red
Price: 49.99 USD
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$49.99

The first ever Viña Arana Gran Reserva.

Dark-cherry red with a garnet-red rim. High aromatic intensity, with outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, red berries, wild strawberries and plum jam, leading to tertiary aromas from meticulous aging in oak: vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, caramel and sweet patisserie notes.

In the mouth, its initial freshness and structure, typical of this brand, predominate. Balanced, with soft, flavorsome tannins. Elegant, complex finish, where the ripe red fruit and balsamic notes provide a splendid end.

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Categories: Red, Region, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Wine Tags: Gran Reserva, La Rioja Alta, Organic Farming, Rioja, Spain, Spanish, Sustainable Farming, Tempranillo

La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2012

VINEYARD, GRAPES & AGEING
The grape variety is Tempranillo (95%) from Las Cuevas, El Palo and Las Monjas vineyards in Rodezno complemented with 5% Graciano from the Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor.

Alcoholic fermentation took place in tanks, taking 16 days for the Tempranillo and 18 days for the Graciano. Malolactic fermentation took place spontaneously and, in March 2013, the selected wines were transferred to American oak barrels (made in-house) with an average age of 3 years.

Reviews

Decanter – “Classic nose with savory character over a sweet spices background with elegant cigar box notes. Quite mouth watering with a full body and chewy mid-palate.” (97 Pts)

James Suckling – “Brambleberries, licorice, dried blueberries, cedar, tobacco, smoke, vanilla, dried citrus and even a hint of grapefruit. The lazer-sharp acidity evinces a real sense of purity, and the tannins are really edgy and structured. Full-bodied but very elegant and stylish. The finish goes on and on, thanks to the shimmering acidity. Beautiful now, but better in 2024.” (95 Pts)

Wine Enthusiast – “Dry oak aromas are the greeting, and this smells earthy and cheesy in a classical way; along with that, this offers ripe scents of raisiny berry fruits and vanilla. A full palate is rich while holding on to its balance. Flavors of balsamic plum, berry fruits and tobacco finish bold more than fine and elegant. Drink through 2032.” (94 Pts)