2010, '890', Rioja Gran Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A.
Parker 97 (2022); Tim Atkin MW 98 (2022); James Suckling 97 (2022); Decanter 98 (2023)
EDKA Rating 10/10
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £215.00 | £150.50 | £183.00 |
At a glance
- Grape
- Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 3%, Mazuelo 2%
- Region
- Rioja, Spain
- Alcohol
- 14.00%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Exceptional Longevity (15-50+ Years)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Cheese, Poultry & Pork
Why this wine
'890' is La Rioja Alta's flagship, made only in vintages the house considers worthy of it, and 2010 is widely held to be one of the finest Rioja has produced in modern times. It follows the traditional path: Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo, years in American oak, then further years in bottle before release — which means it arrives ready, rather than needing another decade in a cellar. Savoury, layered, and more about texture and length than fruit. This is the classical style of Rioja at close to its highest expression.
Our advantages:
Description
How it tastes
Black plum compote, tobacco leaf, spice and chocolate over a pure, velvety palate. Classic, timeless Rioja. Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 3%, Mazuelo 2% — the Tempranillo and Mazuelo blended in the vineyard rather than the cellar.
The producer
Founded in Haro in 1890 by five families, whose names — Arana, Ardanza, Alberdi — still appear on the Reserva wines. The house has its own coopers building barrels from air-dried American oak on site, and racks by hand and candlelight every six months.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat, cheese and poultry & pork. Built for the long term — decades, if kept well. Serve at 16–18°C.