Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2038.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, spice
Palate: dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, fresh
A modern, polished single-estate Tempranillo: dark, mineral and fresh, the family's accessible prestige cuvee from the Sonsierra.
What it pairs with
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Chuleton de buey
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Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit. -
Venison loin
Dark game meets the mineral frame. -
Aged Manchego
Hard cheese balances the grip.
How to serve Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chuleton de buey, Venison loin, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Coleccion Privada is the family's modern single-estate Tempranillo from the Sonsierra.
- 2004: Coleccion Privada introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Sierra Cantabria · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada
What does Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, spice. On the palate, dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, fresh. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A modern, polished single-estate Tempranillo: dark, mineral and fresh, the family's accessible prestige cuvee from the Sonsierra.
When should I drink Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada?
Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada?
Chuleton de buey is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison loin and Aged Manchego. Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit.
Is Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada 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 Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada?
The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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