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2009 Vina Arana Reserva

More from La Rioja AltaRioja AltaSpainAverage score 93/100
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Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Oct 2017

This is a powerful and rich red with black truffle and blueberry character. Sweet tobacco, too. Full body, tannic and flavorful. Yet open and polished. Fantastic finish. Great ageing potential. Drink or hold.

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93
93/100

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90
90/100

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

96
96/100

James Suckling

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90 points
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

The 2009 Vina Arana Reserva is mostly Tempranillo with some 5% Mazuelo (Carinena), with a long aging in oak barrels (three years with six manual rackings). It's a polished and soft red, classic Rioja. Translucent and bright with some orange around the edges, it feels light and tertiary with balsamic aromas of cigar ash and incense, spicy and developed. The palate is consistent, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and fully developed. Ready to go. 150,000 bottles produced. Aug 2016, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

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La Rioja Alta

Based in Haro, La Rioja Alta is one of Rioja’s most famous, traditional wine producers – alongside the likes of López de Heredia, Muga and CVNE.

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Rioja Alta
Rioja
Spain
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La Rioja Alta

Category

Wine

Product Type

Still wine

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