Gran Reserva Centenario
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as these traditional Gran Reservas are built for extraordinary longevity and graceful evolution.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roast suckling lamb (cordero asado), slow-cooked game stews, and well-aged Manchego cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Founded in 1890 by five Basque and Riojan families in Haro's legendary Barrio de la Estación, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as a global benchmark for traditional Rioja. Their Gran Reserva wines are the ultimate expression of this heritage, produced only in exceptional vintages. This wine is typically crafted from a meticulous selection of old-vine Tempranillo, balanced with a touch of Graciano for acidity and structural longevity. The fruit is sourced from prime clay-limestone vineyards in Briñas, Labastida, and Villalba, benefiting from a cool Atlantic-influenced climate. True to centuries-old customs, the wine undergoes prolonged aging in American oak barrels handcrafted by the winery's own coopers. A signature artisanal practice is 'trasiega' (racking) performed entirely by hand and candlelight every six months to naturally clarify the wine and encourage gentle oxidation. The resulting style is incredibly silky, complex, and aromatic, showcasing notes of dried cherries, leather, tobacco, and sweet balsamic spices.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1890 by five Basque and Riojan families in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as one of the ultimate benchmarks of traditional Rioja winemaking. The estate is globally renowned for its uncompromising dedication to long-term oak aging, maintaining an in-house cooperage to craft American oak barrels that impart its signature vanilla and spice character. While deeply rooted in Haro, the group has expanded its viticultural footprint to include exceptional estates in Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas. Their legendary portfolio, headlined by the iconic Gran Reserva 890, Gran Reserva 904, and Viña Ardanza, represents the pinnacle of elegance, complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.