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. — 9 months ago

Anil Saxena

8.9

Excellent, inexpensive Tempranillo that pairs well with food or just by itself. It’s got a great light body with big notes of tobacco. The nose has hints of wet forest. Very enjoyable. — 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. — 2 years ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Maria Winther

9.0

Veldig positivt overrasket. Denne er nok på topp 3 når det kommer til rimelige viner jeg digger. Fyldig, rund og fatpreget. — 7 years ago

Ryan Boyle

9.6

Excellent wine! — 11 years ago

Jody Wycech

9.0

Super tasty. Had with Spanish tapas. Oak, full bodied, dark fruits. Paired with chorizo and saffron rice. Would love to have again. — 3 years ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Megan Young

9.5

Good sipping wine. Smooth and low acidity — 4 years ago

Mark S.

8.9

Bitter aroma, But taste is quite different. Really elegant even in Tempranillo. I could learn vintaged Tempranillo is turned into this style. Still raisin etc. usual flavor can also be felt. @1450, XTAPAS, 170811 — 9 years ago