Live from the Vines: La Rioja Alta
Hosted by Sarah Jane Evans MW, Guillermo de Aranzabal & Julio Sáenz
Founded towards the tail-end of the 19th century, La Rioja Alta has for generations proved itself as one of Rioja’s standard bearers, famous not only for its classically sculpted wines and the extended ageing they undertake, but also its on-site cooperage which at any given time is home to around 30,000 barrels.
In conversation with La Rioja Alta’s winemaker Julio Sáenz and its president Guillermo de Aranzabal, Spanish expert Sarah Jane Evans MW is afforded rare access, exploring the rich heritage and ceaseless innovation of this Rioja legend.
It is a revelatory tale, perfectly framed by a tasting featuring two of its most sought after and illustrious wines: Torre de Oña Finca Martelo and La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904.
Torre de Oña, Finca Martelo, Rioja DOCa 2012
Torre de Oña, Finca Martelo, Rioja DOCa 2014
Torre de Oña, Finca Martelo, Rioja DOCa 2015
La Rioja Alta, S.A., Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa 1997
La Rioja Alta, S.A., Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa 2001
La Rioja Alta, S.A., Gran Reserva 904, Rioja DOCa 2011