Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Viña Alarde Gran Reserva 2013
Marqués de la Concordia – Rioja DOCa, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A true heritage Rioja, celebrating the 136th family harvest from a winery founded in 1877. Made predominantly from Tempranillo, this Gran Reserva showcases the enduring elegance and patience of traditional Spanish winemaking, aged to perfection in both oak and bottle.

Aromas & Flavors
Classic notes of dried cherry, tobacco leaf, and vanilla bean mingle with earthy undertones of leather, cedar, and sweet spice. Hints of balsamic and roasted herbs add complexity with every swirl.

Mouthfeel
Gracefully aged — medium-bodied, with fine, integrated tannins and a long, silky finish that lingers with warmth and harmony.

Food Pairings
Ideal with roasted lamb, aged Manchego, or mushroom risotto. It also sings alongside Spanish classics like chorizo al vino or paella mixta.

Verdict
A refined Rioja that honors the timeless tradition of Gran Reserva. Balanced, soulful, and mature, the 2013 vintage stands as a reminder of Rioja’s graceful longevity. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Gran Reserva wines in Rioja must age for at least five years, with two years minimum in oak and three in bottle before release, ensuring deep complexity and remarkable smoothness. — 3 days ago

Ed Tostanoski

9.2

A pleasant surprise - not super complex but still fruit-forward — 7 years ago

KLH

9.2

Earthy, funky, bold — 8 years ago

Jonas Hartz

9.3

Old world Rioja — 8 months ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.3

The second bottle I had and like the last one, the label was in rough shape but the wine was singing. — 4 years ago

Daisy Lockheart

9.3

Lovely deep tones — 7 years ago

John McCarroll

Sales Rowan Imports

9.7

Strawberries and cream and dill and saddle and lurv — 8 years ago

Jody Wycech

9.2

Delicious. Paired well with tapas (albondigas etc) also great on its own. Smells amazing, tobacco, leather, strawberry. Full bodied, lots of oak. Would love to have again. — 10 months ago

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Jayna Fontenot

9.6

Delightfully floral, with honeysuckle, lemon peel, citrus, and maybe bright melon. Crisp and fresh with a little toast at the finish. Madly in love. Sipping while I listen to Miles Davis on the patio in 92 degree heat. It's perfect. — 4 years ago

Pat Carroll

9.1

Very dry and lemony, but there are better cavas. — 7 years ago