This is a red made entirely with Tempranillo grapes from a selection of very special vineyards over 60 years old that give this wine great aromatic complexity and flavors. The wine remains for 16 months in 80% French oak barrels and 20% American oak, resulting in a wine that offers a multitude of nuances. The perfect combination of intense fruit, spicy notes and mineral character. Powerful and elegant.
Altos de Rioja Xaloki Alba 2017
Boutique winegrower inspired by Terroir
This is a red made entirely with Tempranillo grapes from a selection of very special vineyards over 60 years old that give this wine great aromatic complexity and flavors. The wine remains for 16 months in 80% French oak barrels and 20% American oak, resulting in a wine that offers a multitude of nuances. The perfect combination of intense fruit, spicy notes and mineral character. Powerful and elegant.
Altos de Rioja Xaloki Alba 2017
Boutique winegrower inspired by Terroir
Technical details
Year
2017
Appellation
D.O. Ca. Rioja
Variety of grape
Tempranillo
Vine Age
> 60 years
Barrel Age
1-3 years
Time in Barrel
16 months
Time in Bottle
Minimum 6 months
Barrel Composition
80% French Oak, 20% American Oak
Suggested temperature for serving
17-18ºC
WinemakerJean marc-marc Sauboua & Héctor Gómez
Tasting Notes
Colour
Intense ruby bright colour with a beautiful concentration.
Nose
Complex and powerful with ripe fruit very well integrated with oak and mineral nuances. An explosion of vibrant fruits, with a very pleasant toasted notes and well integrated spice.
Palate
Very powerful toasty notes (cocoa and coffee) of high quality wood, perfectly blended with ripe fruit. Excellent acidity melds the wine together.
Food pairing
Perfect with grilled lamb chops, juicy Iberian pork or middle-cured sheep's cheese.