Aromatic and envelopingly rich
100% Tempranillo
Made from grapes chosen one cluster at a time from our vines at Las Encinas, vineyard in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. Fermentation of destemmed grapes takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 ºC to 30ºC. Macerated for 2 weeks to ensure good colour extraction and smooth, round tannins.
Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
Rioja Alavesa
Laguardia
750m
Goblet
2.500 vines/hectare
Limestone clay
550 mm
Bright, dark cherry red, with good depth and a purple rim.
Intense primary aromas, fresh and harmonious combined notes from oak ageing.
Sweet, ripe tannins in the mouth. Elegant, balanced mouth. Harmonious, pleasant, long aftertaste.
Serve at 18º C to 19 ºC.
Tempranillo
Awards and honours
Wine Enthusiast “Editors Choice” Usa 2023 – 93 Points – Izarbe Reserva 2014
Decanter London 2023 – 90 Points – Izarbe Reserva 2014
Concours Mondial Bruxelles Brussels 2023 – Gold Medal – Izarbe Reserva 2014
Wine Enthusiast Usa 2019 – 91 Points – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2009
Vinous Usa 2019 – 90 Points – Izarbe Reserva 2009
Wine Enthusiast Usa 2013 – 90 Points – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2006
Wine Enthusiast Usa 2016 – 91 Points – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2008
Mundus Vini Germany 2014 – Gold Medal – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2008
Concours Mondial Bruxelles Bruselas 2017 – Gold Medal – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2010
Mundus Vini Germany 2017 – Gold Medal – Izarbe Reserva Selección 2011