Description
Spanish wine Altanza Reserva J. GRIS 14% CW 750ml
- Producer: Altanza
- Country: Spain
- Appellation: Rioja
- Variety: Tempranillo
- Color: red
- Dryness: dry
- Alcohol: 14%
- Volume: 750ml
Altanza Artistas Espanoles Juan Gris Rioja is a red, dry wine from Spain. Produced in the La Rioja region, made 100% from Tempranillo grapes sourced from the best vineyard parcels. The wine ages in large oak foudre barrels made of Allier oak for a total of 23 months. The bouquet is intense and multidimensional. Notes of dark fruits, cocoa, smoke, and earth with a mineral accent are detectable. On the palate, it is full and elegant. The intensity of flavor balances the acidity, complemented by soft tannins. It all culminates in a long finish with hints of plum and dark chocolate. It pairs excellently with smoked meats and traditional Spanish lamb. The wine label refers to the works of the Spanish cubist painter Juan Gris, whose works are appreciated worldwide. The label continues the limited series Artistas Espanoles, which honors the most prominent Spanish artists (Velasquez, Sorolla, Miro). 95 pts. – Guia Penin, 95/100 – James Suckling