Altos de la Guardia Crianza Rioja 2021
Rioja DOCa
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Over the last five vintages this Crianza has won Trophy for 'Best Red over £10' plus 14 Golds. It's from Haut-Brion-trained winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, at his super-high bodega, Altos. Silky, elegant with ripe fruit, violets and gentle spice.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Spain- Ruby
- Tempranillo
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2029
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Tangy cherry fruit, dark chocolate and violet edge, silky tannins
Aroma
Blueberry, cherry, dark chocolate and violet cream
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua has been our Trophy-winning winemaker at Bordeaux’s Château La Clarière for many years. In 2006, he decided to start a winery of his own and, with Spanish blood, decided Rioja was his destination. His aim: to make a Grand Cru of Rioja. He has no vineyards but works with the same growers he has since the start. The mature vines lie above 700 metres, the highest in Rioja, to ensure an elegant, modern style. He's won well 300 Golds since 2006, as well as Trophies for Winery of the Year, Rioja of the Year and Best Spanish Red over £10. 2021 was classed a very good vintage. High up where Altos lies, it's always cool, so ripening is slow, and wines are fresh. Aged a year in oak, this elegant red is best decanted.
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua has been our Trophy-winning winemaker at Bordeau...
Great Rioja. Full of flavour and smooth rich wine
5-Star Online Review
For the 2020 vintage
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