La Rioja Alta, S.A. – Gran Reserva 890

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Spain

Rioja

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Red

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2011 (6pk/750ml) - 8 90841 00201 7
2010 (6pk/750ml) - 8 90841 00201 7

Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta

Appellation Rioja Alta

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 2% Carignan

Winemaking Tempranillo (95%) and Mazuelo (2%) from our own vineyards in Briñas, Labastida and Villalba and Graciano (3%) from our Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. The grapes, sourced from some of our oldest vineyards, were harvested by hand using 20 kg boxes and transported in refrigerated vehicles to the winery. After gentle destemming and crushing, the musts underwent alcoholic fermentation for 18 days in tanks. We blended the Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes in the vineyard and fermented them together, while Graciano was handled separately. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and lasted four months. After stabilisation over the winter, we selected the best batches which were then left to rest in barrels for six years with 10 traditional rackings. After the winter stabilisation, we selected the best lots that were transferred to barrels for six years with 10 traditional rackings. With regular tastings and analysis during this period, we selected the ones that best represented the character of this wine: 236 barrels that were bottled in March 2017 in 61,643 75 cl. bottles, 4,189 magnums and 149 double magnums. To preserve its aromas, this wine was not filtered before bottling. This is the first Gran Reserva 890 vintage that we have made after the legendary 2005.

Aging 6 year in American oak and 6 years in the bottle

Alcohol by Volume 14.0%

Annual Production 20,000 bottles

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The Character

Overall Classic Rioja bouquet, broad, complex, round, elegant. and

Aromas Cherry jam, black plum compote, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper, chocolate

Mouthfeel Refined tannins, gentle freshness, elegant and pleasant

Tasting Notes It stands out for its medium garnet red colour, with an incipient iodine tinge on the rim of the glass. The nose reveals the characteristic notes of Rioja classicism: cherry jam, black plum compote, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and chocolate powder. The refinement of its tannins and its gentle freshness lend this wine an elegant and pleasant mouthfeel. Classic Rioja bouquet, broad, complex, round and with an elegant finish. This Gran Reserva 890 has a long life ahead of it.

Selling Point Iconic wine

Pairings Mild dishes with light sauces. Meat stews with aromatic herbs. Desserts with chocolate

Awards 2010 - 99pts Tim Atkin, 99pts James Suckling, 95pts Decanter, 95pts Wine Spectator

The Story

Gran Reserva 890 is the most iconic and prestigious wine of La Rioja Alta, S.A. Its name pays tribute to the winery’s founding year: 1890. Produced only in exceptional vintages, this wine represents the pinnacle of elegance, complexity, and aging potential within the winery’s portfolio.

It is made primarily from Tempranillo, with small proportions of Graciano and Mazuelo, sourced from the oldest vineyards owned by the winery in the Rioja Alta region. The wine undergoes very long aging in American oak barrels handcrafted by the winery’s own cooperage, followed by extended bottle aging in the cellar before release.

Gran Reserva 890 is not made every year—it is reserved only for vintages that meet the highest standards of quality, which reinforces its unique character and exclusivity. It is a wine designed for long-term aging, capable of evolving beautifully over decades, and is considered a benchmark among classic Rioja Gran Reservas.

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This is the new 2010 Gran Reserva 890 (English)

Unique. Timeless. Eternal. This is the new 2010 vintage of Gran Reserva 890. Our most exclusive wine. Made only in expectional vintages, it's the essence of the great classic wines of Rioja. The result of a meticulous selection of our best grapes and a very slow ageing process. This is the wine for the most special moments.

This is the new 2010 Gran Reserva 890 (English)

Unique. Timeless. Eternal. This is the new 2010 vintage of Gran Reserva 890. Our most exclusive wine. Made only in expectional vintages, it's the essence of the great classic wines of Rioja. The result of a meticulous selection of our best grapes and...

Unique. Timeless. Eternal. This is the new 2010 vintage of Gran Reserva 890. Our most exclusive wine. Made only in expectional vintages, it's the essence of the great classic wines of Rioja. The result of a meticulous selection of our best grapes and a very slow ageing process. This is the wine for the most special moments.

About La Rioja Alta, S.A.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.