The first nose enchants us with an elegant mix of blackberries, blueberry, sour cherry and cassis. Aromas of beeswax, cedar wood, some star anise, soft leather and a hint of smokiness complement. Fine barrique nuances always resonate wonderfully
On the palate, the Altos R Rioja Reserva is incredibly dense, deep and perfectly matured. Round tannins, a harmonious fruit acid and a brilliant balance between fruit and spicy barrica nuances guarantee the highest drinking pleasure.
The grapes for this Rioja Reserva are harvested by hand, carefully selected and cold-mashed in large tanks for 4 days. After fermentation at 30°C, this 1005 Tempranillo matures for 24 months in 80% French and 20% American oak. Then Altos R Reserva can refine itself in the bottle for another 12 monthsThis Spanish top red wine goes perfectly with braised game, roasted beef, grilled lamb and matured hard cheese.