La Rioja Alta Vina Arana Rioja Reserva 2006
Tempranillo
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Product Details
Varietal
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Vintage
2006
Size
750ML
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Winemaker Notes
Medium-depth, cherry-red; clean and bright. High aromatic intensity, with outstanding notes of candied fruit, wild strawberries and blueberries leading the way to the aromas from the oak —balsamic, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco leaf and mocha candy. Medium-bodied in the mouth; balanced with the brand's typical elegant acidity. Smooth, enveloping tannins that give way to a distinguished, complex finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2006 Viña Arana Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo with 5% Mazuelo (aka Cariñena) fermented with natural yeasts and had a slow malolactic fermentation of 56 days after which the wine was put in barrel in July 2007 where they matured for three years being racked every six months before they were bottled in December 2010. It feels like a ripe red, with notes of forest floor, dark cherries, spices and hints of leather, hung game, smoke and toasted notes. The palate is lush, and polished, with a velvety texture and moderate acidity. It is ready to be enjoyed now and able to stand the test of time. And all that at a very good price.
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Wine & Spirits
A strong contender in a challenging vintage, this wine has benefitted from its time resting in the cellars at La Rioja Alta. It seems to glow in the dark, with lush red fruit, a little bitterness in the tannins along with American oak notes of coconut and dill. Tart and juicy, it’s built for grilled meats.
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Always evolving quality, elegance, innovation, evolution... They are the pillars on which the five founding families erected our winery in 1890 and built a way of living, feeling and producing wines of the highest quality that continue to evolve subtly, perfectly adapting to new tastes. This is how the permanent pursuit of excellence started; a pursuit that continues into the 21st century with identical enthusiasm. We draw the best from our winemaking tradition and wisdom —our own cooperage, manual racking, long ageing periods, etc.— and combine it with the most modern winemaking technology. Today, our wines are an international exemplar of the great wines of Rioja and our brands are present in the best restaurants across all continents.
GSW00082006_2006 Item# 141987