| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
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| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 12.5% |
Spec sheet
The wine
Viña Arana came out in 1974, taking the name of the then vice-president, Don José María de Arana y Aizpurua. At a more affordable price and the most modest of the company's Reservas, Viña Arana is distinguished by its elegant acidity and the smoothness of its tannins. A Tempranillo and Mazuelo blend and aged for three years in American oak, it's an aromatic wine, with notes of crystallised fruit, wild strawberries and blueberries, balsamic touches and hints of fine wood.
Drinking and storing
16ºC
Food pairing
Small game / Grilled meat / Lamb stews
Ratings and awards
| 2011 | 91 PK | 93 PN |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90 PK | |
| 2006 | 92 PK | 93 PN |
| 2005 | 93 PK | |
| 2004 | 92 PK | 92 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 36 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | American oak |
The winery
La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta is one of Rioja's historic wineries, creator of such emblematic brands as Viña Ardanza, Viña Arana, Viña Alberdi, Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904. All its wines are excellent and clearly exemplify what it means to be a great classic Rioja today, in the present. Their wines are elegant, complex and sophisticated like those of yesteryear, but with more body, colour and robustness, wines adapted to today's gastronomic demands. In short, a...
