Descripción

Der Viña Arana Reserva 2009 hat seinen ganz eigen Stil, bei dem die Finesse und Eleganz der La Rioja Alta S.A voll zum Tragen kommen. Der Jahrgang, aus dem diese Reserva-Weine stammen, gilt als "sehr gut" und zeichnet sich durch Eleganz, Langlebigkeit und weiche, umhüllende Tannine aus, mit einem edlen und komplexen Finale.

Ficha técnica

La bodega
La Rioja Alta, S.A.
Tipo
Tinto Reserva
Añada
2009
Grado
13.5% vol.
Variedad
95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo
Origen
Rioja

Opinión de los críticos

The Wine Advocate:

"The 2009 Viña Arana Reserva is mostly Tempranillo with some 5% Mazuelo (Cariñena), with a long aging in oak barrels (three years with six manual rackings). It's a polished and soft red, classic Rioja. Translucent and bright with some orange around the edges, it feels light and tertiary with balsamic aromas of cigar ash and incense, spicy and developed. The palate is consistent, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and fully developed. Ready to go. 150,000 bottles produced." - Luis Gutiérrez. 

James Suckling:

"This is a powerful and rich red with black truffle and blueberry character. Sweet tobacco, too. Full body, tannic and flavorful. Yet open and polished. Fantastic finish. Great ageing potential. Drink or hold."

Decanter:

Arana is a great-value choice, with five years of ageing, no less. However, big brother Ardanza is a steal at just £5-£10 more; and, even better, 890 would be a fab gift! - Sarah Jane Evans.