2002 Altos de Lanzaga
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
Saturated red-ruby. Dark berries, licorice and spicy oak on the nose. Juicy and tightly wound, with firm acids framing the intense dark berry and licorice flavors. A bit youthfully hard today, finishing with solid tannic spine and a slight dryness. A serious Rioja that needs at least a couple years of additional bottle aging.
Critic scores
Average Score
Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The expensive, deep ruby/purple-hued 2002 Altos de Lanzaga exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of black raspberries, kirsch, plums, figs, white chocolate, and spicy oak. Medium to full-bodied, with loads of character as well as glycerin, and a heady finish, this modern-styled Rioja will drink well for 7-8 years. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767
About the producer
In 1994, Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza made their first wine together. This was the beginning of Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez, their joint project that looks to uncover the “real” Spain, working with old vineyards and indigenous varieties to recover the nation’s vinous heritage.
Product details
Tempranillo, Grenache/ Garnacha
Red
Dry