La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta is noted for its balance of technology and quality-focus with high productivity, though in stylistic terms they identify themselves as traditional Rioja producers - still seeking structure, complexity and age-worthiness over the easier virtues of plush fruit and drink-young appeal.
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2015 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Alberdi
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
What value! A Reserva Rioja from a top house in an 'excellent' year! This producer is known for the best old school Rioja and their entry-level applies all the quality and aging – two full ... read more$36.99 in mixed 6+ or $41.99 per bottle -
2012 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza
James Suckling
A benchmark in value for premium Rioja. The Vina Ardanza label is aged 3 years in barrel and 5 years in bottle before release. Astounding value in old-fashioned Rioja, this wine offers a refined ... read more$53.99 in mixed 6+ or $59.99 per bottle -
2014 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva Vina Arana
Decanter
A superbly made and barrel-aged Gran Reserva Rioja, for a very modest price! La Rioja Alta are legends in strictly traditional, complex wines that could command much more currency. This one has ... read more$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle -
2011 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904
James Suckling
Supreme old school Rioja, like a time warp to the finest Spanish red of forty years ago. La Rioja Alta pride themselves on traditional style, not drink-young fashion. On average they produce 4 ... read more$110.00 in mixed 6+ or $125.00 per bottle -
2005 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890
James Suckling
An old-style Riojawine of staggering depth and complexity, this is the best of the best...of the best. La Rioja Alta produce only 3 vintages every decade, and before release they age it for 12 ... read more$240.00 in mixed 6+ or $270.00 per bottle