WIne Advocate, Neal Martin: "The 2005 Vina Arana Reserva has a fresh bouquet of orange blossom, quince, violets and dark cherries. The palate is succulent on the entry with vivacious maraschino cherry, red currant and blood orange. It displays a very fine build and a silky smooth texture that segues to a poised, mint-tinged, bright and animated finish."
Technical sheet · Viña Arana Reserva
Type Of Wine: | red wine |
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Vintage: | 2005 Other vintages |
Appellation: | Rioja (La Rioja,Spain) |
Winery: | La Rioja Alta |
Volume: | 75cl Other volumes |
Score: | RP93DAW18GP92 |
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Grapes: | Tempranillo (95%), Mazuelo (5%), Garnacha |
Pairing: | StartersHam and sausagesHam |
Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Alcohol Vol.: | 12.8% |
Description · La Rioja Alta
Viña Arana Reserva 2005 (Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Garnacha)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Viña Arana Reserva 2005 has a cherry red color, middle layer with iodinated pink tones on the edge of the cup.
- Nose: Good aromatic intensity, fresh with spicy wood notes, snuff, cocoa, candy and tea leaves.
- Palate: Medium bodied, balanced, with silky tannins and nice acidity at the end so characteristic of this brand. Long aftertaste that is improving with the aging in bottle.
APPELLATION: Rioja
VINEYARD: La Rioja Alta
GRAPES: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo
AGING: 3 years in oak barrels.
PREPARATION: The alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled 11 days. The malolactic fermentation in 44 days naturally.
PAIRING: Appetizers, meat or fish are not very strong.
TEMPERATURE: 114-16ºC
ALCOHOL : 12,8% Vol
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