Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo 2020

Rioja DOCa

3.4 / 5 (9 reviews)

Silver, Certamen TopWine 2018, 2021
Silver, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2021

With 300 Golds in 17 years, 'Spanish Winery of the Year' and ‘Rioja of the Year’, Altos has an amazing track record. It’s the high-altitude, boutique cellar of Haut-Brion-trained Jean-Marc Sauboua, who’s crafted this bright fruit, lightly oaky Rioja.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich and smooth with ripe berries and sweet spicy complexity

Aroma

Ripe blackcurrant and other berries with toasted vanilla

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Tempranillo
Spain
Bright scarlet
Vegetarian

14.5% ABV
10.88 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2024
Vegan

Having made Trophy-winning wines at other people’s cellars for 25 years, in 2006 our head winemaker, Jean-Marc Sauboua, decided to buy his own winery. Despite being Bordeaux-born, he chose Rioja (his mother is from Spain), with the sole aim of making a Grand Cru style of wine. He has since won 300 Golds, four Trophies and many more awards besides. In 2016, they moved into a custom-built winery in Elvillar. There he has a great team in place, headed up by winemaker Amaia Amestoy. They work closely with growers, whose vineyards are the highest in the region. High altitude adds elegance and intensity to the fruit, while ageing mostly in French oak lends a more subtle layer of toasty vanilla. Open early and serve with chicken, tapas or paella.

"Loved it! Really enjoyed this wine! Up there with my absolute favourites" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2019 vintage