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Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo Rioja 2023

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Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo Rioja 2023
This fine Tempranillo hails from Altos de Rioja, an award-winning winery in the heart of Spain’s famed Rioja region, and talented winemaker Amaia Amestoy. Brimming with silky red fruit and delicate spice flavors, it’s an impressive partner for lamb.
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Wine Details

Flavor Profile

Wine Flavor Profile
Altos de la Guardia is a full-bodied red wine with rich blackberry and strawberry aromas, underpinned by toasty oak and vanilla spice. The palate delivers the same flavors, plus smooth tannins and a long, satisfying finish.
Wine Food Pairings
Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.
Beyond the Label
A full-bodied red with rich blackberry and strawberry flavors balanced perfectly by oaky spice, Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo is a special release from Rioja—Spain’s premier wine region—and top boutique Altos de Rioja.

And when we say "top," we mean it in every sense of the word. Founded by Château Haut Brion-trained winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, and led today by head winemaker Amaia Amestoy, Altos is known for its quality-driven approach and has won literally hundreds of awards to prove it. But it also works vineyards that are among the highest in the Rioja Alavesa appellation, between 1,900 and 2,300 feet above sea level.

This is the winery's juicy-smooth flagship bottling. It's made of 100% Tempranillo from 60- to 80-year-old vines grown high in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria mountains, where grapes enjoy ideal sun exposure and cool temperatures, factors that contribute extra aromatic and flavor intensity to the finished product. Back at the winery, meanwhile, Amaia lets the wine slumber in oak for a touch of toasty spice character.

From vineyard to cellar, the team’s high standards consistently pay off. Previous releases have won gold at the Concours des Vins Lyon and earned a coveted Top 100 ranking at the Wines From Spain Awards, plus a 90-point gold medal from the Catavinium World Wine & Spirits Competition.

This latest vintage offers ripe, rich blackberry and strawberry flavors, plus notes of smooth vanilla spice. Delicious on its own, you'll find it's also very versatile come dinner time. We love this Rioja with lamb, but its silky texture and easy-drinking appeal make it a great match for pork, beef, meaty fish and more.

This fine Rioja is always a hit with our customers, so be quick to secure your share.

A full-bodied red with rich blackberry and strawberry flavors balanced perfectl...
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“Our flagship Tempranillo is made from our best old vines and patiently barrel aged. Enjoy!”

Jean-Marc Sauboua

Altos de Rioja founder

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