La Rioja Alta, S.A. – Gran Reserva 904

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The Facts

UPCs 2015 (750ml) - 8 90841 00202 4

Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta

Appellation Rioja Alta

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano

Winemaking Tempranillo (90%) is the main variety. Grapes are selected from our vineyards in Villalba, Briñas and Rodezno, and are blended with 10% Graciano from the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. Tempranillo was the first to be harvested, followed 23 days later by the Graciano from Montecillo. All the grapes were placed in small boxes and transported in refrigerated vehicles to preserve the integrity of the fruit. This vintage was the first that the grapes were optically selected, berry by berry, so only those that met our strictest quality standards were chosen for this wine. Alcoholic fermentation in tanks lasted 21 days and was followed by malolactic fermentation. In January 2016 we selected the finest wines to age them in American oak barrels with an average age of four and a half years and made by our own in-house coopers. After four years in these barrels and traditional rackings -by hand and candlelight- every six months, the final blend was bottled in February 2020.

Aging 4 years in American oak and 4 years in bottle

Alcohol by Volume 14.5%

Annual Production 120,000 bottles

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Atlantic character, elegant acidity, fruit intensity

Aromas Strawberry, red cherry, plum, blackberry and cranberry. Tobacco, brioche, caramel, coffee and cedar.

Mouthfeel Balanced palate, gentle tannis, freshness, smooth & refined

Tasting Notes Medium-high robe with an elegant garnet rim. Great aromatic complexity, with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry, plum, blackberry and cranberry combined with aromas of tobacco, brioche, ground coffee, caramel, cedar and cinnamon blossom. The alcohol and acidity are elegantly balanced on the palate and its polished, gentle tannins and freshness provide a smooth and refined mouthfeel. Fine, delicate and very long aftertaste, that will continue to be rounded with time in the bottle, making this new Gran Reserva 904 a wine with great cellaring potential.

Selling Point Iconic. 1st vintage Reserva Especial. Cellaring potential

Pairings Meat and stews, seasoned fish and desserts with chocolate or red fruit toppings.

Awards 98pts James Suckling, 96pts Tim Atkin, 95pts Robert Parker

The Story

Gran Reserva 904 is one of the most iconic and historic wines of La Rioja Alta, S.A., first produced in 1904—the year when Mr. Ardanza, one of the founding families merged his personal winery with La Rioja Alta S.A., giving rise to its current name. This wine is a tribute to that legacy, representing over a century of tradition and craftsmanship.

It is made mainly from Tempranillo, with a small proportion of Graciano, sourced from very old, high-quality vineyards in the Rioja Alta subregion. Like all the winery’s Gran Reservas, it is aged for several years in American oak barrels, made in the winery’s own cooperage, and then further aged in bottle before release.

Gran Reserva 904 is only produced in excellent vintages, and it stands out for its elegance, balance, and remarkable capacity for aging. Compared to Gran Reserva 890, it offers a slightly more approachable and refined style, while maintaining depth, complexity, and the unmistakable signature of a great classic Rioja.

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Gran Reserva 904 de 2015, el primer 'Selección Especial' de la historia.

Le invitamos a descubrir la particular historia de un extraordinario vino: la nueva añada 2015 de Gran Reserva 904, el primer 904 'Selección Especial' en los 120 años de vida de esta marca. Convertido hoy en una referencia internacional entre los Gran Reserva de Rioja, su capacidad de emocionar le convertirá en una de las referencias eternas de nuestra bodega La Rioja Alta, S.A. El Presidente de la bodega, Guillermo de Aranzabal, el enólogo Julio Sáenz y el Director Agrícola, Roberto Frías, son los encargados de guiarnos en este peculiar viaje por la trayectoria de esta cosecha cuya salida al mercado se decidió aplazar un año.

Gran Reserva 904 de 2015, el primer 'Selección Especial' de la historia.

Le invitamos a descubrir la particular historia de un extraordinario vino: la nueva añada 2015 de Gran Reserva 904, el primer 904 'Selección Especial' en los 120 años de vida de esta marca. Convertido hoy en una referencia internacional entre los Gran...

Le invitamos a descubrir la particular historia de un extraordinario vino: la nueva añada 2015 de Gran Reserva 904, el primer 904 'Selección Especial' en los 120 años de vida de esta marca. Convertido hoy en una referencia internacional entre los Gran Reserva de Rioja, su capacidad de emocionar le convertirá en una de las referencias eternas de nuestra bodega La Rioja Alta, S.A. El Presidente de la bodega, Guillermo de Aranzabal, el enólogo Julio Sáenz y el Director Agrícola, Roberto Frías, son los encargados de guiarnos en este peculiar viaje por la trayectoria de esta cosecha cuya salida al mercado se decidió aplazar un año.

About La Rioja Alta, S.A.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.