Bodegas Riojanas, founded in 1890, combines a century of wine culture in Cenicero (La Rioja).
All its nooks and crannies are filled with history and passion for wine making and ageing. The care and concert taken in the wine elaboration, it's fruit of the Bodega Riojana's present team's profound respect for the tradition and personality inherited from a century of quality commitment.
"If you want to experiment with Spanish red, try the Viña Albina from Rioja, Sturdy, full-bodied wine that goes well with any kind of meat dishes"
NEW YORK TIMES
"Viña Albina (Bodegas Riojanas, Spain) together with Medoc Calvet and Brolio Chianti classico, are the great wines on the wine list"
CARTA DE VINOS. NACIONES UNIDAS (Viena)
"Viña Albina Reserva is well balanced, fruit-full, rich in tanins, the evolution in bottle is good, perfect for ageing"
The friends of WINE (New York)
ELABORATION
Traditional vinification with destalked, crushed grapes with long maceration period and fermentation controls. Aged for 12 months in American oak casks with appropriately-timed racking. Aged in the bottle for at least 6 months before being put on the maker.
Technical Details
Made with
Tempranillo 80%, Mazuelo 15%, Graciano 5%.
Tasting Notes
Highly representative of classic Rioja Alta wines. Ruby red with a tawny rim, brilliant. Elegant on the nose, well-blended aromas with hints of wood ageing and varietal notes. Very fine and well-structured in the mouth, with good acidity and polished tannins, very well balanced. Complex retronasal fragrance, both delicate and persistent. Good development in the bottle.
Pairings
Game meats, Red meats, Stews
Grape varieties
Carignan, Graciano, Tempranillo
Since
Wednesday 12 January, 2005
