Alberto Orte – La Antigua Clasico Reserva

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Spain

Rioja

Wine

Red

The Facts

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2015 (12pk/750ml) - 8 437013 189248
2014 (12pk/750ml) - 8 437013 189248

Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta

Appellation Rioja

Varietal Grenache

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Fresh & Elegant Classic Rioja

Aromas Lively smoke- and spice-accented cherry and red berry aromas

Mouthfeel Seamless and focused on the palate

Pairings This wine pairs well with braised meats, roasted mushrooms, stewed beef, duck and game.

The Story

La Antigua Clásico is one of Alberto Orte’s most enduring history projects and shows off an unexplored region of DOCa Rioja, the western mountain range of Sierra de la Demanda. Inspired by the style of winemaking that was popular in the first half of the 20th century, Alberto’s winemaking emphasizes freshness and minerality, leading to balanced, long-lived wines. To that end, he has found old vine Garnacha, Tempranillo and Graciano in Sierra de la Demanda, south of the Ebro river in Rioja Alta. The north-facing, high-altitude vineyards receive far less sunshine than those in the valley, resulting in grapes that ripen slowly, showcasing intense flavors of greater balance and focus. This poses quite a risk that only hands-on viticulture can remedy: this area is one of the last to harvest in all of Western Europe, usually in early November! In addition to the cool climate, Sierra de la Demanda’s vineyards are extremely scattered and steep. This terrain is impossible to mechanize, and all vineyard work must be done by hand. The result is a handcrafted wine of precision and elegance – fresh and beautiful to drink now, with built-in longevity.

About Alberto Orte

Producer Story

Alberto has dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

Producer Story

Alberto has dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula.