Altos R Gran Reserva Rioja 2018
Rioja DOCa
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With four trophies and over 300 Golds, Altos R is a high-flying bodega in every sense. Jean-Marc Sauboua is part owner and winemaker, making elegant Rioja in the style of a Grand Cru claret. This is his sumptuous Gran Reserva, a first for him.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
Spain- Ruby
- Tempranillo
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky, elegant and fresh with spiced berry fruit and oak complexity
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua is a very talented winemaker. He trained at Château Haut-Brion and is today head winemaker at trophy-winning Château La Clarière. In 2006, he wanted to start a project of his own and with Spanish heritage, chose Rioja. He wished to make Grand Cru style wines, so he selected a site for his winery up in the clouds and ancient vineyards that were equally high. This is, however, his first Gran Reserva. Again he wanted to make it more like a fine claret, so he selected grapes from ancient vines, carefully fermented it, used French oak barriques for ageing and kept the barrels topped up to the brim to lend a fresher style. Spiced raspberry and plum with a wrap of creamy oak and spice, it’s fine, rich and elegant.
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua is a very talented winemaker. He trained at Château Haut-Brion and is today head winemaker at trophy-winning Château La Clarière. In 2006, he wanted to start a project of his own and with Spanish heritage, chose Rioja. He wished to make Grand Cru style wines, so he selected a site for his winery up in the clouds and ancient vineyards that were equally high. This is, however, his first Gran Reserva. Again he wanted to make it more like a fine claret, so he selected grapes from ancient vines, carefully fermented it, used French oak barriques for ageing and kept the barrels topped up to the brim to lend a fresher style. Spiced raspberry and plum with a wrap of creamy oak and spice, it’s fine, rich and elegant.
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