Bodegas Lealtanza Reserva, Rioja, 2017

Tasting Notes:    Garnet in colour with a slightly orange rim and a medium layer. Medium and complex intensity. It perfectly combines the freshness of red fruits such as raspberry and cherry and the complexity of its time in French barrels. Notes of pepper, subtle balsamic Interesting entry, light to the touch but broad and round at the same time, with friendly tannins, medium-high acidity and a pleasant and persistent aftertaste.

Enjoy with:    It enhances and complements a wide variety of cooked and roasted stews, mainly grilled meats, grilled blue fish and white fish in sauce. Suggestion from our chef: stew

REVIEWS:

94/100 Wine Enthusiast    Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of blueberry pie, Luxardo cherry and freshly ground espresso. The coffee note continues onto the palate along with sumptuous tannins and flavours of cassis, blackberry, caramel, eucalyptus, cardamom and orange zest. The long finish closes out on a bright note. 

92 Decanter    Excellent fruit concentration and ripeness, enhanced by deft aging in oak barrels. Layers of sweet fruit and crunchy cherry on the palate.

90/100 Robert Parker, 91/100 International Wine Review

About Bodegas Lealtanza: Old vine vineyards in Rioja, classic expressions of tempranillo, modern winery, traditional attitude. 

Located in Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta, Altanza was founded by a group of friends who shared the dream of making classic timeless Riojas, with a modern touch and a lot of authenticity.  They built a state-of-the-art winery based on 3 pillars: own Estate vineyard, Tempranillo grapes and French oak.