{"title":"La Rioja Alta S.A. | Rioja Alta","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"La Rioja Alta S.A Vineyards in Spain\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_0b3ead06-4250-4126-ba91-2af4600516fc.jpg?v=1529998564\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta S.A. is widely recognised to be one of the finest wineries in the Rioja region. The estate has a history dating back over 100 years with the accumulated experience and knowledge being passed down through the generations and translated into the wines of the estate. The heartlands of La Rioja Alta are in the finest sites of the Rioja Alta region, with a further four wineries located in Spain's most renown DOs. The Haro Estate of La Rioja Alta produces three Reservas and two Gran Reservas, as well as the unique Marques de Haro wine that is the passion of the winemaker, Julio Sáenz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eThe Estate’s most celebrated Gran Reserva is the 890, which is named after the founding date of the winery, and the 904 marks the date when the Ardanza winery was merged with La Rioja Alta in 1904. A company steeped in history, three of the company’s wines are named after members of the founding families - Alberdi, Ardanza and Arana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most renowned is Viña Ardanza, a wine which is oak-aged long enough - the Tempranillo for 36 months, the Garnacha for 30 - to qualify as a Rioja Gran Reserva but for La Rioja Alta standards it only qualifies as a Reserva (apart from in exceptional vintages such as 2001, when it becomes Especial).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Rioja Alta S.A. has expanded beyond the Rioja region and acquired wineries in other parts of Spain. In Rías Baixas, on the Galician coast, it owns Lagar de Cervera where it produces a fragrant Albariño. It also owns \u003c\/span\u003eTorre d’Oña in Rioja and Aster in Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"c1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLA RIOJA ALTA S.A.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riojalta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of La Rioja Alta S.A.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grupolariojaaltasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow La Rioja Alta S.A. on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaRiojaAltaSA\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"La Rioja Alta S.A is on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lariojaaltasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow La Rioja Alta S.A. on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-alberdi-rioja-reserva-red-wine","title":"Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva, from the La Rioja Alta stable, is 100% Tempranillo from the Mayorita, Rebollar and Bardal vineyards, as well as selected plots in El Palo, Rodezno and Alto del Rey, Labastida. These vineyards are located at an altitude of 500-600 metres (1600-2000 ft) above sea level, planted more than 40 years ago. The wine was aged for two years in American oak barrels manufactured in house; the first year in new oak and the second in barrels averaging three years in age. The wine displays high aromatic intensity with dominating ripe fruit: raspberries, red cherries, wild strawberries and red currants set out against a balsamic background of vanilla, toasted caramel, biscuits, coffee and sweet mints. The palate offers great freshness and balance with well balanced tannins with notes of red fruit jam, prunes, coffee, vanilla and caramel.[#intro]Viña Alberdi stands out for its food pairing versatility...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15771639447610,"sku":"A20ALBERDIRR-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlberdiNV.jpg?v=1623505877"},{"product_id":"vina-alberdi-rioja-reserva-magnum","title":"Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva | Magnum (150cl)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva, from the La Rioja Alta stable, is 100% Tempranillo. A deep cherry red in colour with fine aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is well-balanced with a silky mouthfeel, good tannins, a lingering finish and a refreshing touch of acidity that gives the characteristic liveliness typical of Viña Alberdi. This wine will continue to slowly mature over the next several years. A perfectly balanced wine from an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22968603803706,"sku":"ALBERDI150CL","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Alberdi_NV_ea6bf1fd-cff6-42a1-a425-74efed5845a0.jpg?v=1554378905"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva-2011","title":"La Rioja Alta S.A. 904 Rioja Gran Reserva 'Selección Especial' 2015","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe La Rioja Alta S.A 904 Rioja Gran Reserva 'Selección Especial' is a multi-award winning wine that, for the first time in the nearly 120 years this wine has been produced, has been designated ‘Selección Especial’.  The term is only ever used by La Rioja Alta when the vintage and thus the wine, reach such an extraordinary height, it needs recognition and having delayed its release for over a year this vintage is certainly one not to be missed. The 2015 displays great aromatic complexity, with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry, plum, blackberry and cranberry combined with aromas of tobacco, brioche, ground coffee, caramel, cedar and cinnamon blossom. The alcohol and acidity are elegantly balanced on the palate and its polished, gentle tannins and freshness provide a smooth and refined mouthfeel. Fine, delicate and very long aftertaste, that will continue to be rounded with time in the bottle, making this new Gran Reserva 904 a wine with great cellaring potential. [#intro]Year after year this is one of the best value wines in the world...[\/intro] \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731074261059,"sku":"A15GRANRES904","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/9042015.jpg?v=1683828836"},{"product_id":"vina-arana-rioja-gran-reserva","title":"Viña Arana Rioja Gran Reserva 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the debut 2012 vintage of Viña Arana Gran Reserva, La Rioja Alta became the first Rioja producer to produce three Gran Reserva's, with Arana taking its place alongside the fabled 904 and 890. Deep, dark crimson in colour with an elegant garnet robe. The nose reveals a wide variety of aromas: red fruit, plums, blackberries and blueberries with subtle notes of pastry, coffee, caramel, cedar, vanilla and cinnamon creating a fruity and balsamic bouquet. Balanced alcohol and acidity on the palate, with polished, supple tannins that contribute to its refined structure and fresh, delicate mouthfeel, as well as a long, lingering finish. [#intro]Fantastic value Rioja Gran Reserva produced by La Rioja Alta...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57748257014141,"sku":"A17VARANAGR-1","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum (1.5L)","offer_id":57748257046909,"sku":"A16VARANAGR-2","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AranaGR2014Bottle.jpg?v=1598201861"},{"product_id":"vina-ardanza-rioja-reserva","title":"Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva is an outstanding style of Rioja made from a blend of Tempranillo (78%) and Garnacha (22%) grapes. The Tempranillo grapes come from La Rioja Alta's 30-year-old La Cuesta and Montecillo vineyards, located in Fuenmayor y Cenicero. The Garnacha comes from La Pedriza vineyard in Tudelilla (Rioja Oriental) a 70 hectare property that offers unbeatable conditions for growing this variety. The selected wines were put in barrels to start ageing separately, the Tempranillo for 36 months in American oak and the Garnacha for 30 months in American oak. The first nose is very intense, with spicy, balsamic and ripe fruit notes. After swirling, aromas of black pepper, sweet liquorice, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla and cinnamon make their appearance. Mouth full of flavours, with a pleasant acidity and balance, and very polished tannins that enhance the harmonious structure. Complex and elegant aftertaste with spicy and balsamic hints. To enjoy right now, but with a long life ahead.[#intro]An outstanding Rioja of pure pleasure from a superb vintage...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Rioja Alta","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57748020003197,"sku":"A19ARDANZARR-1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum (1.5L)","offer_id":57748020035965,"sku":"A19ARDANZARR-2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jeroboam (3L)","offer_id":57748020068733,"sku":"A19ARDANZARR-3","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Ardanza12Bottle.jpg?v=1605032678"},{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-s-a-gran-reserva-890-seleccion-especial-2010","title":"La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe La Rioja Alta S.A. Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial is the flagship wine of La Rioja Alta S.A. The 2010 is one of the most heralded vintages of recent times and the first Gran Reserva 890 vintage that has been made after the legendary 2005 vintage. It combines Tempranillo (95%), Graciano (3%) and Mazuelo (2%) grapes from the estates own vineyards. The Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes were blended in the vineyard and fermented together whilst the Graciano was handled separately. After letting the wine stabilise for the winter, they selected the best batches which were then left to age for six years in used American oak barrels with ten manual rackings. To preserve its aromas the wine was not filtered before bottling. The nose reveals the classic characteristics of fine Rioja; cherry jam, black plum compote, cinnamon, vanilla, black pepper and chocolate powder.The refined tannins and its gentle freshness lend an elegant and pleasant mouthfeel to the wine. Classic Rioja bouquet, broad, complex and round with an elegant finish, this Gran Reserva 890 has a long life ahead of it. 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