Rating: Robert Parker 95/100
“Deep color, an already complex nose. More concentrated than the 2004 Reserva Especial, it has enough structure to continue evolving for another 6 to 8 years and should even be in top form for its 25th anniversary. As usual, Bodegas Altanza’s production for this vintage is first-rate. ” (Wine Advocate June 2011 - Robert Parker) A great Rioja Reserva from a great vintage!
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Eye
Intense, concentrated garnet color, clear with a brilliant rim
Nose
Deep and elegant, with notes of dark fruit and spices (cinnamon, cloves)
Palate
Full-bodied with lively, harmonious tannins, complexity, and great expressiveness. Great aging potential
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des paëllas, des tajines, des fromages...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 40 reviews
Review by Mr. EDOUARD B. Published on August 30, 2014
A good wine, but one that has aged a bit too quickly. Round, not very full-bodied, with a slightly malty aroma. Best enjoyed soon.
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN G. Published on August 7, 2014
A pleasant wine.
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Review by Ms. FRANCOISE K. Published on April 29, 2014
A very good wine, light on the palate despite its alcohol content, with a lovely licorice finish; even better the next day.
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Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL M. Posted on May 29, 2013
The subtlety of this wine is a pleasant surprise.
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Review by Mr. ARNAUD B. Published on March 9, 2013
A decent Rioja, but disappointing given the price. It lacks body on the palate, and the acidity is a bit too pronounced. It lacks "smoothness"!
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Review by Mr. CYRIL E. Posted on March 3, 2013
The pronounced acidity in this eight-year-old wine is surprising. Then there’s the oak—it’s been aged well, but not much else.
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Review by Mr. JOSEPH L. Posted on July 22, 2024
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Review by Mr. DIDIER D. Published on April 8, 2023
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Review by Mr. EDDY M. Posted on 02/03/2023
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Review by Mr. JEAN MARIE L. Published on August 27, 2021
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