2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Vina Albina Gran Reserva, Rioja Cuvee_Les Blanchiens elegant texture and firm

elegant texture and firm

and subtle spice with a polished

and age-worthy poise

century-old vines planted in steep

This cooler vintage preserved vibrant acidity and developed firm

2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Vina Albina Gran Reserva, Rioja Cuvee_Les Blanchiens elegant texture and firmBodegas Riojanas is one of the old Cenicero houses, founded in 1890 and still tied to the Artacho family. Via Albina is their traditional Rioja Alta bottling, made from 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano grown on clay limestone soils. The blend matters: Tempranillo gives the core, Mazuelo adds acidity and firmness, and Graciano brings color and spice. 2004 is one of the great modern Rioja vintages, and Gran Reserva is the right format for a