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Vina Arana

2005 Rioja Red Blend

La Rioja Alta Vina Arana is a captivating red blend from the renowned Rioja region, showcasing the artistry of Spanish winemaking. This 2005 vintage reveals a deep, inviting red color that promises complexity and richness. On the palate, it exhibits a full-bodied character, balanced by medium acidity that enhances its vibrancy and freshness. The wine is marked by notable tannins, providing structure and depth, while the fruit intensity is prominent, offering delightful notes of dark berries and ripe cherries intertwined with subtle hints of spice and oak. This beautifully crafted blend presents a dry profile, making it an excellent pairing for rich, flavorful dishes. La Rioja Alta Vina Arana stands as a testament to the exceptional quality and aging potential that the Rioja region so graciously delivers.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

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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