Vina Arana Gran Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, showing beautiful longevity and evolution.
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, traditional Spanish tapas such as jamón ibérico and aged Manchego cheese, or rich mushroom risotto.
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La Rioja Alta, S.A., established in 1890 in Haro's historic Barrio de la Estación, is a legendary bastion of traditional Rioja winemaking. Viña Arana, named in honor of the Arana family—one of the winery's founders—underwent a historic evolution starting with the 2012 vintage, transitioning from a classic Reserva to a prestigious Gran Reserva. This wine is a masterful blend dominated by Tempranillo, which provides structure and plush red fruit, complemented by a touch of Graciano for vibrant acidity and floral lift. The grapes are harvested from old vines in Rodezno, where cool Atlantic breezes preserve freshness. True to the estate's legendary craftsmanship, the wine is aged for three years in custom-made American oak casks, meticulously racked by candlelight every six months to gently clarify the wine and develop its signature bouquet of sweet spices, tobacco, leather, and balsamic undertones.
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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.