Alberto Orte – La Antigua Clasico Crianza
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Spain
Rioja
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2013 (750ml) - 8 437013 189231
Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta
Appellation Rioja Alta
Varietal Tempranillo
Cepage 70% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano, 10% Grenache
Winemaking Vines planted from 1940 to 1955. Tended in limestone and sandy soil at 568 m (1,865 ft) elevation. 24 months in stainless steel tanks plus 24 months in 60% French and 40% American very-old-oak barrels.
Aging 24 months in stainless steel tanks & 24 months in barrel
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Fresh minerality and ageable
Aromas Lively aromas of fresh, spice-tinged red & dark berries & candied flowers with vanilla & woodsmoke
Mouthfeel Juicy and energetic on the palate
Tasting Notes Black raspberry and rose pastille flavors that deepen slowly as the wine opens up. Gentle, slow-building tannins shape a smooth, persistent finish that strongly echoes the floral note
Selling Point Fresh, elegant red made in a classic Rioja style
Pairings This wine pairs well with braised meats, roasted mushrooms, stewed beef, duck and game.
Awards 92pts Decanter
Sustainability Biodynamic In Practice, Organic In Practice, Sustainable In Practice
The Story
La Antigua Clásico is one of Alberto Orte’s most enduring history projects and shows off an unexplored region of DOCa Rioja, the western mountain range of Sierra de la Demanda. Inspired by the style of winemaking that was popular in the first half of the 20th century, Alberto’s winemaking emphasizes freshness and minerality, leading to balanced, long-lived wines. To that end, he has found old vine Garnacha, Tempranillo and Graciano in Sierra de la Demanda, south of the Ebro river in Rioja Alta. The northern facing, high-altitude vineyards receive far less sunshine than those in the valley, resulting in grapes that ripen slowly, showcasing intense flavors of greater balance and focus. This poses quite a risk that only hands-on viticulture can remedy: this area is one of the last to harvest in all of Western Europe, usually in early November! In addition to the cool climate, Sierra de la Demanda’s vineyards are extremely scattered and steep. This terrain is impossible to mechanize, and all vineyard work must be done by hand. The result is a handcrafted wine of precision and elegance – fresh and beautiful to drink now, with built-in longevity.
About Alberto Orte
Brand Story
Alberto has dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
Brand Story
Alberto has dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
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