"96 Points, Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Beautiful coconut cream, vanilla and mocha nose. Smooth and mellow on the rich and velvety palate with lots of sweet spices, dates and chocolate covered currants. Long-lasting and utterly delicious.
95 Points, James Suckling, Jamesuckling.com
Aromas of dark plum, raspberry, mocha, mushroom, chocolate, coconut and cigar box. Full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins and bright acidity. Balanced and supple with a velvety texture. Coffee notes on the long, succulent finish. 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano. Drink or hold.
94 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com
Brilliant ruby. Energetic, spice- and smoke-accented black raspberry and candied cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of rose oil, coconut and cured tobacco. Youthfully chewy and focused on entry, offering concentrated red and dark berry, cherry cola and candied licorice flavors that deepen steadily with air. Floral pastille and oak spice notes linger on the impressively long, smoke-tinged finish, which shows excellent clarity and polished tannins. Drink 2024 - 2034 (Reviewed April 2021)"
Released for only the third time in the history of La Rioja Alta, the Viña Arana Gran Reserva is produced in an earlier, and easier drinking style than their more traditional Ardanza or 904 Riojas. The blend of Tempranillo (95%) brings power and structure, and Graciano (5%) adds aroma and acidity, keeping the wine vibrant.
