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Rioja Alta · DOCa Rioja

Mileto Reserva

Bodegas Alvia · 2018

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Red · 2018

Mature, structured Rioja Reserva

Mature, structured Rioja Reserva. Ripe red and black berries, hazelnut, spice and refined oak; concentrated, fresh and long with a polished texture.

THE PLACE

Rioja Alta

Rioja Alta

IN THE CELLAR

85% Tempranillo; 15% Mazuelo

Manual harvest; long maceration; 18 months in 60% American and 40% French oak.

FOR THE LIST

Slow-roast lamb, game, mushroom rice or mature Manchego.

Bottle age, extended oak and Mazuelo's acidity make this the more complex, dinner-table choice in the Mileto pair.

THE WINE RECORD

85% Tempranillo; 15% Mazuelo

Ripe red and black berries, hazelnut, spice and refined oak; concentrated, fresh and long with a polished texture.

Origin / site
Rioja Alta
Appellation
DOCa Rioja
Grape variety
85% Tempranillo; 15% Mazuelo
Vintage
2018
Alcohol
14.49%
Style
Mature, structured Rioja Reserva
The producer

A boutique Rioja Alta producer on the Camino de Santiago. Hand harvesting, native Rioja grapes and measured American and French oak give the Mileto wines a recognisably classical Rioja frame with clean contemporary fruit.

Vineyard & terroir

Rioja Alta

Winemaking

Manual harvest; long maceration; 18 months in 60% American and 40% French oak.

Tasting notes

Ripe red and black berries, hazelnut, spice and refined oak; concentrated, fresh and long with a polished texture.

Food & service

Slow-roast lamb, game, mushroom rice or mature Manchego.

Trade positioning

Bottle age, extended oak and Mazuelo's acidity make this the more complex, dinner-table choice in the Mileto pair.