Altanza, Rioja Reserva Familia 2019 Vermouth 500 cases made

500 cases made

40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc that saw a long maceration (30-40 days) and 18 months in 80% new French oak

The tannins are a little overly tight on the finish - you can feel the juice slightly strangled by them - but it's clearly a wine that's built to last

March 2021 ‘The nose is fruity and offers good definition

Dense tannins and good structure make this a luxurious accompaniment to game

Altanza, Rioja Reserva Familia 2019 Vermouth 500 cases madeBalanced aromatic expression makes this an inviting wine from the first sniff, with cherry, liquorice, black pepper, cloves and tobacco all suggested by the oak aged Tempranillo fruit. Fresh but powerful, rounded and with full flavours where the French oak influence and ripe fruit merge perfectly, this is a connoisseur's Rioja at an approachable price.