2015 La Rioja Alta "Viña Arana" Gran Reserva Rioja
95JS
95PG
94TA
94VN
93JG
92RP
92WS
$44.99
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James Suckling
Reviewed August 2021Aromas of dark plum, raspberry, mocha, mushroom, chocolate, mocha, coconut and cigar box. Full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins and bright acidity. Balanced and supple with a velvety texture. Coffee notes on the long, succulent finish. 95% tempranillo and 5% graciano. Drink or hold.
Professional Reviews
95
Penin Guide
STYLE: spicy, toasty, classic
COLOUR: dark-red cherry, garnet rim
AROMA: ripe fruit, fruit preserve, aged wood nuances, tobacco, sweet spices
FLAVOUR: spicy, round tannins, long
94
Tim Atkin
"Graciano helps our Gran Reservas to age," says Julio Sáenz of this blend with 94% Tempranillo. Still youthful, this is a classic expression of the perfumed, American oakinfluenced La Rioja Alta style, with notes of coconut and sweet baking spices, fine tannins and refreshing underlying acidity.
94
Vinous
Brilliant ruby. Energetic, spice- and smoke-accented black raspberry and candied cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of rose oil, coconut and cured tobacco. Youthfully chewy and focused on entry, offering concentrated red and dark berry, cherry cola and candied licorice flavors that deepen steadily with air. Floral pastille and oak spice notes linger on the impressively long, smoke-tinged finish, which shows excellent clarity and polished tannins. (JR)
Staff Reviews
MP
Michael Pires
Michael Pires
Wow! This wine is not shy. Full-bodied with chalky tannins and that classic Rioja spice. Rich notes of black cherry and cedar that shift into anise and then finish with mocha and chocolate. Pork belly or Ribeye steak would be a fantastic pairing for this one. A great wine that should not be missed!
Details
| Origin | Rioja, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
| SKU | 1691202 |