LA RIOJA ALTA SA Rioja Gran Reserva '890' DOCa - Rioja Alta 2010 MAGNUM

Description

890 is an icon of Rioja and the fine wine world. It is the epitome of La Rioja Alta’s traditional style, named after their founding in 1890, only produced in the absolute best vintages, usually only two or three times a decade. The 2010 was, of course, just such a vintage, lauded across Rioja as one of the finest in living memory and one of only nine vintages in the last fifty years described as “Excellent” by the Consejo Regulador of Rioja. It is testament to La Rioja Alta’s commitment to ageing that we are only seeing this release now, after six years in barrique and four years in bottle.

"A fragrant nose of blackberries, plums, earth, dried flowers, leather, cloves, sweet tobacco and cigar box. Full-bodied with seamless tannins and fresh acidity. Balanced and layered with great tension. Elegant, with a velvety texture and a long finish. Such length and beauty now with so much age. Drink or hold." 97 points, James Suckling.