{"product_id":"bodegas-altanzas-artistas-espanoles-velazquez-rioja-reserva-2011","title":"Bodegas Altanza Artistas Españoles Velázquez Rioja Reserva 2011 (3 pack Wood Case)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Special Order — Available in 2–5 Business Days*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable expression of aged Rioja, the \u003c\/span\u003eBodegas Altanza Artistas Españoles Velázquez Reserva 2011\u003cspan\u003e combines the elegance of Spanish winemaking with a tribute to one of Spain's greatest painters, Diego Velázquez. Produced in limited quantities from 100% Tempranillo, this exceptional Rioja Reserva showcases the depth, complexity, and refinement of the outstanding 2011 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced primarily from mature vineyards in Rioja Alta, with additional fruit from Rioja Alavesa, the wine spends \u003c\/span\u003e20 months in new French oak barrels\u003cspan\u003e, followed by three months in French oak vats. The result is a beautifully structured red offering layers of ripe black fruit, dark cherry, plum, cocoa, smoky oak, and earthy mineral notes. Fine tannins and a long, sophisticated finish reveal the character of a Rioja that has benefited from extended aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Altanza's prestigious Artistas Españoles collection, this limited-edition bottling celebrates Velázquez and his masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLas Meninas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together fine wine and Spanish artistic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Ratings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points — Tim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points — Guía Peñín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bodegas Altanza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rioja DOCa, Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Tempranillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rioja Reserva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 months in new French oak, followed by 3 months in French oak vats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied, structured, complex, and mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An excellent companion to grilled lamb chops, roasted beef, smoked meats, truffle dishes, aged Manchego, and other mature cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover this exceptional, limited-production Rioja Reserva at The Vine Post in Juno Beach, Florida, or order online for delivery to eligible states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consortium Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":62923900878929,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/2375\/0481\/files\/4641338B-1097-4A7E-B15A-69339C7E5EC3.jpg?v=1792010321","url":"https:\/\/thevinepost.com\/products\/bodegas-altanzas-artistas-espanoles-velazquez-rioja-reserva-2011","provider":"The Vine Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}