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Vina Arana

1997 Rioja Red Blend

La Rioja Alta Vina Arana is a captivating red blend hailing from the prestigious Rioja region, renowned for its exceptional wines. This vintage, from 1997, showcases a ruby-red hue that entices the eye, signaling its age and character. The wine presents a full-bodied profile that envelops the palate with a rich tapestry of flavors. Its well-balanced structure reveals high acidity, providing a bright and lively mouthfeel that complements the prevalent fruit intensity, marked by prominent notes of dark berries and cherries. The tannins are notably firm, adding a backbone to the wine, ensuring a robust finish that lingers with an elegant dryness. This exquisite blend is a wonderful representation of its region and is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated wine experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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