Altos de la Guardia Crianza Rioja 'Unfiltered' (magnum) 2020
Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Spain- Mid-depth Scarlet
- Tempranillo
- 21.75 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 1500 ml
- 31 December 2028
Flavour Profile
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua has been our Trophy-winning winemaker at Château La Clarière for many vintages. In 2006, he decided to start a winery of his own and, with Spanish blood, decided Rioja was his destination. His aim, clear and simple, was to make a Grand Cru of Rioja.
Jean-Marc has no vineyards, but works with the same outstanding growers he has since the start, with some of the oldest and highest vineyards in the Alavesa. The mature vines lie above 700 metres to ensure an elegant, modern style. Jean-Marc has won well over 300 Golds since 2006, as well as Trophies for Winery of the Year, Rioja of the Year and Best Spanish Red over £10.
2020 was classed a very good vintage. High up where Altos lies, it's always cool, so ripening is slow and wines are fresh. Aged a year in oak, this fine Crianza in its showy magnum bottle offers bright fruit, silky finesse and elegant freshness, with subtle oak notes. A wine that’s as charming on its own as it is with grilled meats, cheeses or a rich, beany, herby casserole. A versatile red all round.
Bordeaux-born Jean-Marc Sauboua has been our Trophy-winning winemaker at Château La Clarière for many vintages. In 2006, he decided to start a winery of his own and, with Spanish blood, decided Rioja was his destination. His aim, clear and simple, was to make a Grand Cru of Rioja.
Jean-Marc has no vineyards, but works with the same outstanding growers he has since the start, with some of the oldest and highest vineyards in the Alavesa. The mature vines lie above 700 metres to ensure an elegant, modern style. Jean-Marc has won well over 300 Golds since 2006, as well as Trophies for Winery of the Year, Rioja of the Year and Best Spanish Red over £10.
2020 was classed a very good vintage. High up where Altos lies, it's always cool, so ripening is slow and wines are fresh. Aged a year in oak, this fine Crianza in its showy magnum bottle offers bright fruit, silky finesse and elegant freshness, with subtle oak notes. A wine that’s as charming on its own as it is with grilled meats, cheeses or a rich, beany, herby casserole. A versatile red all round.
