Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva 2005

Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva is a red wine from the D.O. La Rioja, crafted by Bodega Rioja Alta in Haro, one of the locales with the highest concentration of wineries in the world. Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva is a remarkable wine from La Rioja that is exclusively produced in vintages deemed extraordinary. The wine, a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, originates from the winery's own old vines over 40 years of age, planted in the Rioja village of Rodezno. These estates have very poor limestone soils that yield a scant production, with loose clusters and small berries, yet of exceptional quality. A great wine emerges from a meticulous selection, and in this instance, the selection begins in the vineyard. The harvest is conducted manually, selecting only the finest clusters, which are transported to the winery in small refrigerated boxes to ensure the grapes retain all their properties intact. Following the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, another selection is carr