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Altanza Lealtanza Crianza 2006
Altanza Lealtanza Crianza 2006

Altanza Lealtanza Crianza 2006


Tempranillo

from Rioja, Spain

Price: $19.99
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 105182 
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

Aspect:Intense and very clean garnet red.

Nose: Complex and elegant blend of fruits of the variety and its ageing in quality French oak. Not fully evolved; lively, clean and pleasant.

Mouth: Powerful and meaty. Intense, pleasant taste. Firm, well-structured acidity.

alcohol by volume: 13.5%
critical acclaim:

"Bodegas Altanza's 2006 Lealtanza Crianza is 100% Tempranillo fermented with native yeasts (as are each of these wines) and aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it displays an enticing nose of cedar, spice box, tobacco, leather, and blackberry. Smooth-textured and elegant on the palate, it has ample savory fruit, good volume, and enough ripe tannin to evolve for 1-2 years. This lengthy effort will offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2018. "

89 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Bright red. Fresh red fruits and spices on the nose, with a hint of smoky oak in the background. Sappy, palate-coating cherry and rose pastille flavors show a slight warmth, along with a touch of singed plum. Fine-grained tannins add shape and grip to the sweet, nicely persistent finish. This is ready to drink."

88 Points

International Wine Cellar

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rating (11/5/2011):
This is one of the smoothest Riojas that my wife and I have ever had. We even planned an entire trip to wine country in Spain to visit the winery it was so good. We also recommend their reserva.
Style:Smooth & Supple

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