2004 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 from Rioja
A legendary Gran Reserva from one of Rioja's best vintages
The 2004 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 ranks among the very best in the Spanish wine world. This iconic Gran Reserva is produced exclusively in exceptional vintages and is considered the flagship wine of La Rioja Alta S.A. The 2004 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest Rioja vintages of the past decades and produced wines with exceptional concentration, elegance, and aging potential.
The wine ages for several years in carefully selected American oak barrels and then undergoes extended aging in the bottle. This results in an exceptionally complex Rioja in which ripe red fruit, balsamic notes, vanilla, cedar, and refined spices come together harmoniously. Despite its age, the wine still possesses impressive freshness and structure.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of ripe cherries, red berries, plums, tobacco, leather, cedar, vanilla, coconut, balsamic vinegar, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is silky smooth and elegant, with perfectly integrated tannins, lively acidity, and an exceptionally long, refined finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one hour in advance. Delicious with lamb, beef, game, Iberian pork, mushrooms, stews, and aged cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2004 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 has exceptional aging potential of more than forty years.
Drinking Window
2018 – 2050+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select only wines with a proven international reputation. La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 has been one of the most iconic Riojas for generations, and the legendary 2004 vintage makes this wine particularly appealing to enthusiasts and collectors.
The story behind the bottle
La Rioja Alta S.A. was founded in 1890 and is one of Spain’s most prestigious wineries. The Gran Reserva 890 is the estate’s flagship wine and is produced exclusively in the best vintages. Thanks to traditional winemaking, extended aging, and an uncompromising focus on quality, this wine ranks among the great classics of Rioja.
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