Condado de Haza Alenza Gran Reserva 2003, 1.5L, Ribera del Duero
$125
Out of stock
“The 2003 Alenza Gran Reserva is named after ALEjandro Fernandez and his wife EsperaNZA and it is aged for 30 months in most new French and American barriques. It is deep in colour and seems rather broody on the nose with light but attractive scents of dark plum, iodine and orange zest. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity. It takes time to coalesce in the glass and there are some acetic notes towards the finish, however there is plenty of sappy dark cherry and bilberry fruit to be enjoyed, with earthy notes developing in the glass. I cannot help wondering whether it would have more vivacity with less ageing in oak. I am inclined to answer yes – Neal Martin for eRobertParker.com
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Producer
Condado de Haza Alenza
Vintage
2003
Origin
Spain
Region
Ribera Del Duero
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
Size
1500ml
Alcohol Content
14-15%
Drinking Window
Now-2018
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Still
Condado de Haza Alenza Gran Reserva 2003, 1.5L, Ribera del Duero
$125
Out of stock
“The 2003 Alenza Gran Reserva is named after ALEjandro Fernandez and his wife EsperaNZA and it is aged for 30 months in most new French and American barriques. It is deep in colour and seems rather broody on the nose with light but attractive scents of dark plum, iodine and orange zest. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity. It takes time to coalesce in the glass and there are some acetic notes towards the finish, however there is plenty of sappy dark cherry and bilberry fruit to be enjoyed, with earthy notes developing in the glass. I cannot help wondering whether it would have more vivacity with less ageing in oak. I am inclined to answer yes – Neal Martin for eRobertParker.com
Read More
Producer
Condado de Haza Alenza
Vintage
2003
Origin
Spain
Region
Ribera Del Duero
Grape Variety
Tempranillo
Size
1500ml
Alcohol Content
14-15%
Drinking Window
Now-2018
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Still
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Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
-
Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
