Vina Arana Reserva 2009

Rioja / Rioja Alta

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Tasting Notes

This is a powerful and rich red with black truffle and blueberry character. Sweet tobacco, too. Full body, tannic and flavorful. Yet open and polished. Fantastic finish. Great ageing potential. Drink or hold.

Score: 96

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 July 2017

The 2009 Viña Arana Reserva is mostly Tempranillo with some 5% Mazuelo (Cariñena), with a long aging in oak barrels (three years with six manual rackings). It's a polished and soft red, classic Rioja. Translucent and bright with some orange around the edges, it feels light and tertiary with balsamic aromas of cigar ash and incense, spicy and developed. The palate is consistent, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and fully developed. Ready to go.

Score: 90

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 August 2016