Altanza 'Familia' Rioja 2017 - 750ml

92pts Wine Enthusiast

This dark ruby colored wine has aromas of cherry preserves, olive tapenade and oregano. It features flavors of black cherry, blackberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, violet and clove. Vigorous tannins coat the tongue and gums and then drop off into a bright, lingering finish.

90pts Wine Spectator

Balanced and creamy, with a supple juiciness to the crushed red and black cherry, red licorice and loamy earth notes. Reveals hints of herbs and spices on the lightly chewy finish. Drink now through 2027. 2,943 cases made, 300 cases imported.

Winemaker Notes

Cherry red with a medium-high layer with garnet nuances.

Very balanced. We find pillory, licorice, fig, pepper, cloves, tobacco and leather. Its aromatic expressiveness makes it a wine that invites you to drink.

It has character and nerve, it maintains freshness throughout its passage, appearing round and harmonious; The flavors of the wood merge with the cherry and the fruit in compote, these being

It can accompany strong dishes and marked flavors such as vine shoot chops.

Suggestion: Grilled Iberian secret.

Blend: 100% Tempranillo