{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva-seleccion-especial-2015","title":"‘904’ Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Rioja Alta, '904' Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Rioja Alta only makes this Gran Reserva in exceptional years. The grapes come from high-altitude vineyards and are selected berry by berry. The 2015 vintage benefited from warm days and cool nights, leading to slow, even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you smell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild strawberry and red cherry, with undertones of tobacco, ground coffee, and cedarwood. After some time in the glass, brioche emerges, with a hint of caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky smooth, with fully integrated tannins that don't dry out your mouth. The alcohol and acidity are perfectly balanced. The finish is long and delicate, without heavy notes. This wine can age for decades but is already beautifully accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The wine ages for over four years in American oak barrels. Every six months, it is traditionally racked by hand and by candlelight, ensuring clarity without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 17°C. Decanting is not necessary, but use a generous glass so the aromas can unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeg of lamb with rosemary:\u003c\/strong\u003e the silky tannins and cedar notes complement the lightly grilled character of lamb without overpowering it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck breast with cherry sauce:\u003c\/strong\u003e the red fruit in the wine echoes the sauce, while the structure balances the duck's fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Manchego:\u003c\/strong\u003e the nutty, slightly salty cheese works well with the subtle toasted notes from the oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim Atkin: 96\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobert Parker: 95\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Suckling: 98\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"technical details La Rioja Alta '904' Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2015\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2930\/8248\/files\/La_Rioja_Alta_Gran_Reserva_904_2015.pdf?v=1774691573\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here for the technical details of this wine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mvdb.wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56861152117080,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2930\/8248\/files\/la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva-seleccion-especcial-2015.png?v=1784266691","url":"https:\/\/koperenkaraf.nl\/en\/products\/la-rioja-alta-904-gran-reserva-seleccion-especial-2015","provider":"Koper \u0026 Karaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}