La Rioja Alta : Vina Arana Gran Reserva 2008
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 16 November 2025
DeliveryFree Home delivery for orders exceeding € 300
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
Tasting characteristics and recommendations for Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2008 by La Rioja Alta
Tasting
Appearance
The wine shows a medium-intensity cherry-red color with emerging orange hues.
Nose
The nose reveals high aromatic intensity dominated by vanilla, caramel, toffee, and cinnamon from barrel aging, underpinned by brandied fruit.
Palate
On the palate, this wine displays a fine structure with pleasing acidity and refined tannins. The finish highlights the acidity and the flavors derived from barrel aging.
Food and wine pairings
This Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2008 pairs beautifully with rice or pasta starters, small game stews, and charcoal-grilled meats.
Serving and cellaring
It is recommended to serve this Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2008 at 62.6°F (17°C) to fully reveal its aromas.
A Rioja Gran Reserva with complex aromatics and balanced structure
The estate
La Rioja Alta, founded in 1890 by five winegrowing families, remains a family-owned estate to this day. This bodega stands out for its in-house cooperage and extended oak aging for its crianza, reserva, and gran reserva cuvées.
The vineyard
The grapes come from the El Palo and Las Monjas vineyards located in Rodezno in Rioja. These plots, planted in 1973, lie on silty soils and are farmed using sustainable viticulture with a focus on low yields per hectare.
The vintage
The 2008 vintage was marked by moderate yields but high quality, with favorable weather conditions during the final stage of ripening. The grapes were harvested in optimal conditions, showing a perfect balance between color, acidity, and alcohol.
Winemaking and aging
Alcoholic fermentation of Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2008 took place over 14 days at controlled temperature, followed by a natural malolactic fermentation lasting 65 days. Aging was carried out for 3 years in American oak barrels made on site, with an average age of 3.5 years. Six traditional rackings from barrel to barrel were performed every 6 months before bottling in July 2012.
Grape varieties
This wine is composed of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo.
