Alberto Orte – La Antigua Clasico Gran Reserva
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Spain
Rioja
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2010 (750ml) - 8 437015 799223
Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta
Appellation Rioja Alta
Varietal Red Blend
Cepage 70% Grenache, 27% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano
Winemaking Average vine age of 75 years. Tended in sandy, limestone soil and red silica at 700 m (2,296 ft) elevation, north facing slopes on the south banks of the Ebro River in Rioja Alta. 72 months in 95% French and 5% American oak barrels, followed by 24 months in bottle prior to release.
Aging 72 months in oak barrels, 24 months in bottle.
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall An elegant, classic Rioja.
Aromas Dried red cherry, fresh blackberry, black pepper, umami, soy, dried purple flowers.
Mouthfeel Beautifully balanced and plush textured
Tasting Notes Bright ruby-garnet. On the nose, powerful, dark and brooding, with swirling aromas of fresh and dried red cherry, fresh blackberry, black pepper, umami, soy, dried purple flowers, spicebox and leather. On the palate, surprisingly, even shockingly fresh acidity, with red and blue fruit framed beautifully by cedar, white pepper, and a touch of coffee. Beautifully balanced and plush textured, with impressive persistence and concentration. An elegant, classic Rioja.
Selling Point Produced from high elevation vineyards tended in red silica.
Pairings This Gran Reserva pairs well with rich braises and roasts, particularly beef, lamb and game.
Awards 95pts Wine Enthusiast
Sustainability Biodynamic In Practice, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice
The Story
Like the other wines in the La Antigua Clásico line, the Rioja Gran Reserva is a history project, intended to evoke and showcase the blending philosophy that was the soul of Rioja in the early part of the 20th century, emphasizing freshness, elegance, and ageability in the final product. This is a collaboration between Michael Quinlan, Patrick Mata and Alberto Orte, lovers of classic Rioja. To quote Michael Quinlan – “few wines in the world provide so much pleasure and complexity as a perfectly aged Gran Reserva.” The northern facing vineyards of Sierra de la Demanda experience cooler temperatures, resulting in grapes that ripen more slowly, hence showcasing flavors of greater balance and focus. In addition to the cooler conditions of this area, La Antigua is a place where the parcels are extremely small and steep. This terrain is almost impossible to mechanize, and all important vineyard work needs to be done by hand. With this old vine blend, sourced from the highest altitude vineyard in the appellation, we see the marvelous potential for aging that is brought by old vine Garnacha and Graciano.
About Alberto Orte
Producer 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.
Producer 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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