Altanza, Rioja Reserva 2019 Appellation_Saint Estèphe sharply focused palate reveals bitter

sharply focused palate reveals bitter cherry and cassis flavors that spread out and sweeten in >the glass

the success of the wine depends completely on the quality of the fruit

cocoa and toasted hazelnut

fleshy and layered palate with a sweet core of fruit

Bollinger-style

Altanza, Rioja Reserva 2019 Appellation_Saint Estèphe sharply focused palate reveals bitter93 100 Gua Pen 93 100 SILVER IWSC 93 100 WINE ENTHUSIAST An opulent, plush style of Rioja. There's a big, tempting nose of sweet black cherry and cinnamon, with a mid weight palate of cassis and tobacco leaf, before a long finish with suggestions of cool mint chocolate. This is the wine that the bodega considers the embodiment of its style and values: a blend of the best of tradition with a contemporary, global outlook. The wine is fermented in