ON-208223
Altanza Reserva 2017
Tempranillo
Rioja, Spain
LCBO# 208223
1253V
8989
$19.10
Critic Reviews (3)
David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a stylish Rioja aged entirely in French oak, which tends to bring a bit more lifted spice and textural...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is an earthy, subtly meaty Rioja, showing some maturity with notes of leather, dried red fruit, and pot pourri...

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Elsa Macdonald, MW
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Elsa Macdonald, MW

Violets, cherries, red currants sit atop wet earth. Chewy tannins with a food friendly astringency, rustic charm....

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Community Reviews (1)
Jason Solanki
8989
Jason Solanki

This 100% Tempranillo has a modern, medium-high intensity nose of vanilla, oak spice, and tobacco wrapped around a core of red berry, cherry, and blackberry aromas, all of which come through on the nicely on the mid-weighted and dry palate. It has very good acidity and is supported by supple, well-structured tannins. Earthy notes linger on the long, juicy finish. Tasted Sept. 2023.





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