Altanza, Rioja Reserva Familia 2019 Vermouth Cinsault and Mourvèdre

Cinsault and Mourvèdre

It’s full-bodied and layered

500 cases made

May 2019 ‘This is not generous but is hugely concentrated and opens with a Margaux floral flourish

40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc that saw a long maceration (30-40 days) and 18 months in 80% new French oak

Altanza, Rioja Reserva Familia 2019 Vermouth Cinsault and MourvèdreBalanced aromatic expression makes this an inviting wine from the first sniff, with cherry, liquorice, black pepper, cloves and tobacco all suggested by the oak aged Tempranillo fruit. Fresh but powerful, rounded and with full flavours where the French oak influence and ripe fruit merge perfectly, this is a connoisseur's Rioja at an approachable price.