Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
Visit a unique Rioja winery and discover Altanza, a place where wine tourism goes far beyond a tour with tastings.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2021 to 2027.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, dried herb
Palate: juicy red fruit, soft spice, supple tannin
A modern, fruit-forward Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Rioja.
What it pairs with
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Pintxos de autor
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A juicy Crianza is the all-rounder for a pintxo bar. -
Grilled lamb chops
Simple grilled lamb meets the soft spice. -
Chorizo a la sidra
Cider-braised chorizo and the bright fruit align.
How to serve Izadi Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pintxos de autor, Grilled lamb chops, Chorizo a la sidra. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Izadi Crianza is the house's everyday red.
- 1987: Bodega founded at Villabuena
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Izadi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
Frequently asked about Izadi Crianza
What does Izadi Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, dried herb. On the palate, juicy red fruit, soft spice, supple tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A modern, fruit-forward Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Rioja.
When should I drink Izadi Crianza?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Izadi Crianza?
Pintxos de autor is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb chops and Chorizo a la sidra. A juicy Crianza is the all-rounder for a pintxo bar.
Is Izadi Crianza vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Izadi Crianza?
The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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