La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2015 is a premium red wine from the La Rioja Alta winery in Rioja, northern Spain. The winery was founded in 1890 and has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the finest Rioja wines. The winery is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, which have been passed down through generations of winemakers.
The ageing process for La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2015 is meticulous and extensive. The wine is aged for four years in American oak barrels, followed by a further four years of bottle ageing. This prolonged ageing process gives the wine a depth of flavor and complexity that is characteristic of the best Rioja wines.
The 2015 vintage was an excellent year for Rioja wines, characterized by a hot and dry growing season that resulted in grapes with excellent ripeness and concentration. The grapes used for La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2015 were sourced from the La Rioja Alta estate vineyards in the Rioja Alta region, which is renowned for producing high-quality Tempranillo grapes.
The terrain in the Rioja Alta region is characterized by a combination of clay and limestone soils, which are ideal for growing Tempranillo grapes. The region’s high altitude and cool climate also contribute to the grapes’ slow ripening process, resulting in wines with excellent acidity and balance.
La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial 904 2015 is a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, with the exact proportions varying depending on the vintage. The wine has a deep, garnet red color and a complex aroma of black fruit, vanilla, and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish.
The Seleccion Especial 904 is a special edition wine from La Rioja Alta, which is only produced in exceptional vintages. The wine is named after the winery’s historic cellar number, where the wine is aged for four years in oak barrels. The cellar, known as “Callejón de la Capilla,” was built in 1890 and is located in the heart of the winery.
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