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Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo Rioja 2021

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Altos de la Guardia Tempranillo Rioja 2021
James Suckling, (89 Points)Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (Silver Medal)Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (86 Points)Bordeaux International Challenge, (Gold Medal)The Wall Street Journal, (Editor's Choice Recommendation)
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

89
89PTS
James Suckling, (89 Points)
SilverCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (Silver Medal)
86
86PTS
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, (86 Points)
GoldBordeaux International Challenge, (Gold Medal)
Editor's ChoiceThe Wall Street Journal, (Editor's Choice Recommendation)

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

Rioja is Spain’s premier wine region—and this special release hails from top boutique Altos de Rioja.

Founded by Château Haut Brion-trained winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, and led today by head winemaker Amaia Amestoy (inset), Altos is known for its quality-driven approach (and has won literally hundreds of awards to prove it). For the juicy-smooth 2021 release, Jean-Marc and Amaia’s team carefully hand picked Tempranillo grapes from 60- to 80-year-old vines growing high in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria mountains. On these high-altitude slopes, Tempranillo enjoys ideal sun exposure and cool temperatures, factors that contribute extra aromatic and flavor intensity.

Back at the winery, Amaia treated the wine to a brief slumber in oak for a touch of toasty spice character. From vineyard to cellar, the team’s high standards have paid off big. A previous release scooped gold from the Concours des Vins Lyon and earned a coveted Top 100 ranking at the Wines From Spain Awards. And the 2021 release arrives with multiple medals from top competitions.

Look forward to ripe, rich blackberry and strawberry flavors, plus notes of smooth vanilla spice. 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 you’ll have to be quick to secure your share.

Rioja is Spain’s premier wine region—and this special release hails fr

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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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