Altanza Reserva - 2017 (750ml) Sardinia This blend of 73% Cabernet

This blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot is fabulous

although ideally I think it would benefit strongly from another 4-5 years of bottle age and drink well for two to three decades

matured in 30 percent sherry hogsheads and 70 percent bourbon casks

the 2009 Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon presents an intensely minty nose with undertones of ripe cassis

TECHNICAL DETAILS Bottled at 46% ABV

Altanza Reserva - 2017 (750ml) Sardinia This blend of 73% Cabernet91 points Vinous The 2017 Reserva, 100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alta and Oriental, spent 18 months in French oak barrels and another three in foudres. This dark garnet wine exudes a Mediterranean, sun kissed character with herbal and ripe black fruit notes. It's dry and intense on the palate, with a lingering, faintly tannic feel and a caramel finish. By Joaqun Hidalgo on December 2023