Name: La Rioja Alta, S.A. - Vina Arana Gran Reserva
SKU: 2882962
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La Rioja Alta, S.A. – Vina Arana Gran Reserva

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The Facts

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2016 (750ml) - 8 90841 00234 5
2015 (750ml) - 8 90841 00234 5
2014 (750ml) - 8 90841 00234 5

Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta

Appellation Rioja Alta

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano

Winemaking In March 2017, we selected the best lots to be aged for three years in barrels, always American oak and made in-house, with an average age of 4.5 years. Six traditional rackings were carried out from barrel to barrel by candlelight, to manually separate the sediment and avoid aggressive filtering. Bottled in July 2020.

Aging 3 years in American oak and 3 in the bottle

Alcohol by Volume 14.5%

Annual Production 85,000 bottles

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Elegant Gran Reserva with finesse and aging potential.

Aromas Intense and fragrant,strawberries, ripe blackcu brioche, toasted bread, vanilla, toffee and cinnamon

Mouthfeel Structured and balanced, fresh, smooth polished tannins

Tasting Notes Clean and bright, with an elegant ruby colour, medium-high intensity and garnet rim. The nose is intense and fragrant and reveals a complex array of balsam notes, brioche, toasted bread, vanilla, toffee and cinnamon as well as fine aromas of black plums, wild strawberries, ripe blackcurrants and red berries, creating a fruity and balsamic bouquet. On the palate, the wine is well structured and balanced, with a pleasant freshness and smooth, polished tannins, thanks to its careful ageing in oak barrels. The finish is fresh and delicate, with a lingering aftertaste.

Selling Point Refined Gran Reserva with elegance, depth, and balance.

Pairings Meats, stews, seasoned fish, and desserts with chocolate couverture or red berries.

Awards 2016 - 95pts James Suckling, 94pts Tim Atkin, 93pts Robert Parker

The Story

Viña Arana was first released in 1974 and is one of the classic wines of La Rioja Alta, S.A. It was named in honor of Don José María de Arana y Aizpurúa, one of the founding families of the winery.

Historically positioned between Viña Alberdi and the Gran Reservas, Viña Arana stood out for its finesse, freshness, and earlier drinking style, while still maintaining the elegance and aging potential typical of the house.

In 2012, Viña Arana evolved into Viña Arana Gran Reserva, reflecting an even greater commitment to quality and longevity. It is now made only in exceptional vintages, primarily from Tempranillo and Graciano, and undergoes extended aging in American oak and in bottle.

This evolution elevated Viña Arana into the Gran Reserva category, reinforcing its identity as a wine of refinement, balance, and complexity, deeply rooted in the tradition and excellence of La Rioja Alta, S.A.

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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.