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Red dry
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 Rioja DOCa 2016 is one of the classic benchmarks of the “old school” Rioja. Long aging and careful selection give the wine a refined, elegant structure, but at the same time leave plenty of room for long development in the glass and bottle.
Aroma. Intense, multi-layered: wild red berries, black cherries, blueberries, and later - nuances of aging: tobacco, black pepper, tea leaves, coffee, mocha, vanilla and cinnamon. The whole is united by a fruity, subtly balsamic tone.
Taste. In the mouth - a refined balance between maturity and freshness: silky, polished tannins, very neat acidity and a long, elegant aftertaste, leaving echoes of spices and noble oak.
Terroir. The Tempranillo grapes are selected from the Rioja Alta area (Villalba, Briñas, Rodezno), while the Graciano grapes come from the historic Montecillo estate in Fuenmayor.
Winemaking and aging. Hand-picked in small crates, double selection (including optical sorting), natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged for 4 years in American oak barrels (average barrel age ~4.5 years), with traditional racking every 6 months; bottled in May 2021.
Serve at 16–18 °C with mild meat dishes, fried or stewed fish, as well as chocolate desserts; also great as a slow "after-dinner" wine.
Bodegas La Rioja Alta is undoubtedly a representative of old Rioja, exceptionally valuing and cultivating the region's traditional winemaking methods. Their “Gran Reserva” wine is aged for no less than six years in barrel and a further two years in bottle before reaching the consumer, embodying patience and mastery. The high-altitude vineyards of La Rioja Alta, with their unique conditions, lend a subtlety to the wines, sometimes even reminiscent of Burgundy’s ‘Pinot Noir’. While the La Rioja Alta group also includes wineries in Galicia (Rias Baixas) and Ribera del Duero (Burgos), it is their traditional Rioja style that remains their hallmark.
Wine Style
La Rioja Alta wines are characterized by elegance, complexity, and longevity. They reflect the harmony between Rioja terroir and traditional winemaking.
Prestigious Vineyards
La Rioja Alta manages high-altitude vineyards in the Rioja Alta region:
These unique vineyard characteristics and meticulous work in the vineyard are the foundation for the distinctive character of La Rioja Alta wines.
Aging and Drinking Window
La Rioja Alta wines are crafted for slow enjoyment. The long aging process in oak barrels and bottles imparts exceptional complexity and harmony. While these wines can be enjoyed in their youth, their true potential unfolds after many years of bottle aging. They are wines valued for their longevity and ability to improve over time.
