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Altos de la Guardia Reserva Rioja 2017

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Altos de la Guardia Reserva Rioja 2017
James Suckling, (92 Points)Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (Gold Medal)Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (93 Points)Concurso Mundial de Tempranillos, (Silver Medal)Frankfurt International Trophy, (Gold Medal)Concurso TopWine, (Gold Medal)International Wine & Spirit Competition, (Gold Medal)International Wine & Spirit Competition, (90-94 Points)
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From one of Rioja’s most exciting cellars and the premium Alavesa district comes this barrel-aged, old-vine Tempranillo Reserva. Every release, it wins trophies, 90+ points and golds galore—and the stunning 2017 edition continues the tradition.
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Wine Details

92
92PTS
James Suckling, (92 Points)
GoldCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (Gold Medal)
93
93PTS
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (93 Points)
SilverConcurso Mundial de Tempranillos, (Silver Medal)
GoldFrankfurt International Trophy, (Gold Medal)
GoldConcurso TopWine, (Gold Medal)
GoldInternational Wine & Spirit Competition, (Gold Medal)
90-94
90-94PTS
International Wine & Spirit Competition, (90-94 Points)

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Altos de la Guardia Reserva is a full-bodied red wine with ripe summer berry, spice and balsamic aromas. The palate has vibrant bramble fruit flavors, plus notes of smoky, vanilla-tinged oak, pepper and allspice.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.
Beyond the label

Deliciously dark and lavishly barrel aged in fine French oak, this Reserva is from a very special boutique winery in the heart of Rioja—where you have insider access.

Altos de la Guardia was built from the ground up by Haut-Brion-trained Jean-Marc Sauboua, a labor of love he could really stretch his creative legs. After just a few years of being an established bodega, Altos de la Guardia has won a staggering number of local and international awards for its wines. And in 2017, they were named Spain’s Best Producer at the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

This pure Tempranillo, harvested from the estate’s oldest (60+ years) vineyards in the premium Alavesa district, gives you a taste of Jean-Marc’s trademark style: powerful, elegant and with an undeniable finesse (clearly you learn a thing or three when you hone your craft at a world-renowned château).

Previous releases of Altos de la Guardia Reserva have scored dozens of high marks with critics, and this 2017’s awards tally is already stacking up. It boasts 90-94 points from the International Wine & Spirits Awards, 93 points from the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, 92 points from critic James Suckling and FOUR gold medals—so far, that is...

There’s no doubt this is a very special bottle for lovers of fine Spanish reds—aged to perfection and just waiting to be opened and served with roast lamb or pork. (Tip: we suggest decanting the wine 30 minutes or so before you plan to enjoy. This will open up those beautiful aromas and flavors and really enhance your whole experience.)

Limited cases available. Order yours today.

Deliciously dark and lavishly barrel aged in fine French oak, this Res

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“The old, flavor-boosting vines are key to this Rioja’s intense flavor concentration.“

Jean-Marc Sauboua

Winemaker

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