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Altos de la Guardia Crianza Rioja 2011

Rioja DOCa

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  • Silver, Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 2015

This is a fine, mellow Rioja Crianza, the 2016 vintage of which won Trophy for 'Best Red over £10'. It's from Haut-Brion trained winemaker, Jean-Marc Sauboua, at his bodega in the sky, Altos. Silky, elegant with mellow fruit, violets and spice.

This is a fine, mellow Rioja Crianza, the 2016 vintage of which won Trophy for 'Best Red over £10'. It's from Haut-Brion trained winemaker, Jean-Marc Sauboua, at his bodega in the sky, Altos. Silky, elegant with mellow fruit, violets and spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Mellow dried red fruits, zip of freshness, cedar spice and length

Aroma

Smoky spice, toasted vanilla, dried red fruits

Altos de la Guardia Crianza Rioja 2011

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  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 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 vineyards lie above 700 metres, the highest in all Rioja, to ensure a really elegant, modern style of wine. He's won 260 Golds since 2006, as well as Trophies for Winery of the Year, Rioja of the Year and recently Trophy for his Crianza 2016. He has a very talented team, including Hector Gomez and Amaia Amestoy, to produce his prize-winning range. Aged a year in oak, this Crianza is silky and long.

"Gentle, mature dried red fruits, floral hints and freshness - a rare 11-year-old treat" Sarah Everden
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