La Antigua Clasico Rioja Reserva (2010)

A classic style Rioja produced from high elevation vineyards located in the Sierra de la Demanda area of the Rioja appellation. Old vines of Garnacha planted since 1940. Vines are tended in mineral soils of red silica, which are very unique and rare in Rioja.

The 2010 La Antigua Clasico Reserva is a vivid ruby-red. Ripe red berries, violet and cracked pepper on the nose; a vanilla nuance emerges with aeration. Seamless in texture and appealingly sweet, offering pliant raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of mocha. Closes smooth and fruity, with subtle tannins coming in late.

Blend: 70% Garnacha, 27% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano

Tasting Notes

91 James Suckling
Quite a traditional Rioja with red-fruit and milk-chocolate notes, medium-body, moderate tannins and a supple finish. Good harmony and length.

91 points Vinous

Deep red. Lively smoke- and spice-accented cherry and red berry aromas are complemented by floral oil, game and pipe tobacco flourishes. Seamless and focused on the palate, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air. Shows very good energy and suave floral character on a long, fruit-driven finish that's given shape by well-integrated tannins. (2/2019)