region: Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, Spain
GRAPE(S): TEMPRANILLO
WINEMAKER: ANDREW HALLIWEL
Farming: practicing sustainable
Obalo Las Arenas Reserva 2017 is a full-bodied Rioja named after the sandy soils (arenas) of the vineyards where its old-vine Tempranillo thrives. The wine is the result of selecting the oldest plots on the historic slopes of Rioja Alavesa, where generations of winemaking have evolved. This careful selection produces an
intense
, long-lived wine that, after five years in the bottle, reaches its peak, offering remarkable nuances and elegance. With
rich blackberry
and
plum
, layered with
leather
,
tobacco
, and sweet
spices
, the wine is further enhanced by 16 months in French oak, resulting in
smooth tannins
and a long, refined finish. This Reserva is a true expression of Riojas timeless quality and character.
