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Description
Bodegas Altanza Rioja Seleccion Especial 2010 is a flagship bottling from Altanza, the innovative Rioja Alta bodega established in 1998 and dedicated to crafting contemporary classics with French oak. This Seleccion Especial comes from a standout vintage, drawing on mature estate Tempranillo, fermented in stainless steel, and aged 24 months in new French oak barrels for depth, polish, and longevity. The wine reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, balsamic, graphite and subtle clove, layered over a palate that balances richness with fine, persistent tannins and lifted acidity. Bottled under natural cork, this Rioja is structured for long-term cellaring but accessible now with decanting - pair with roast lamb, wild mushrooms or charred aubergine for a benchmark Rioja experience.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Graphite
Food Pairings:Cheese
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Bodegas Altanza Rioja Seleccion Especial 2010 is a flagship bottling from Altanza, the innovative Rioja Alta bodega established in 1998 and dedicated to crafting contemporary classics with French oak. This Seleccion Especial comes from a standout vintage, drawing on mature estate Tempranillo, fermented in stainless steel, and aged 24 months in new French oak barrels for depth, polish, and longevity. The wine reveals intense aromas of dark cherry, balsamic, graphite and subtle clove, layered over a palate that balances richness with fine, persistent tannins and lifted acidity. Bottled under natural cork, this Rioja is structured for long-term cellaring but accessible now with decanting - pair with roast lamb, wild mushrooms or charred aubergine for a benchmark Rioja experience.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Graphite
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Graphite