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Altos de la Guardia Crianza Rioja 2019
Rioja DOCa
View awards
- Gold, Challenge International du Vin, 2022
- 90pts, James Suckling, 2022
- 90pts, Guia Peñin, 2021
- Gold, Berliner Wine Trophy, 2021
- Gold, Premios Vinduero-Vindouro, 2021
- Silver, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2022
- 87pts, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2022
- 90pts, Planet Grape Wine Review, 2022
Over the last three vintages this Crianza has won Trophy for 'Best Red over £10' plus six Golds. It's from Haut-Brion-trained winemaker, Jean Marc Sauboua, at his super-high bodega, Altos. Silky, elegant with ripe fruit, violets and gentle spice.
Over the last three vintages this Crianza has won Trophy for 'Best Red over £10' plus six Golds. It's from Haut-Brion-trained winemaker, Jean Marc Sauboua, at his super-high bodega, Altos. Silky, elegant with ripe fruit, violets and gentle spice.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Tangy cherry fruit, dark chocolate and violet edge, silky tannins
Aroma
Blueberry, cherry, dark chocolate and violet cream
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Mid-depth scarlet
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2027
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua has been our Trophy-winning winemaker at Château La Clarière for many vintages. In 2006, he decided to start a winery of his own and, with Spanish blood, decided Rioja was his destination. His aim: to make a Grand Cru of Rioja. He has no vineyards, but works with the same growers he has since the start. The mature vines lie above 700 metres, the highest in all Rioja, to ensure an elegant, modern wine style. He's won well over 140 Golds since 2006, as well as Trophies for Winery of the Year, Rioja of the Year and Best Spanish Red over £10. 2019 was classed an excellent vintage. High up where Altos lies, it's always cool, so ripening is slow and wines are fresh. Aged a year in oak, this is a silky, elegant red.
For the 2018 vintage
