Altanza began its story in 1998 as synonym of quality and dedicated exclusively to top Reserva wines. Since then, our goal has been to offer the best possible quality wine at a sensible price. Located in Fuenmayor (Rioja Alta), we try to show daily how to combine tradition and modernity. Bodegas Altanza is a winery that emerges being distinguished for their identity, passion, know-how and creativity producing great wines like the Collection of Spanish Artists. Our wines are made in a modern style from 100% Tempranillo. The wines are fermented using natural yeasts and then aged in entirely French oak barrels which are renewed every 5 years Tradition is not only reflected in the beautiful main building and French gardens, but also in the variety we have preferred for all our reds, Tempranillo, and certain winemaking features, like the choice of vertical presses or the extra value added to the ageing process by nine 22,000L Allier vats. Besides, three-quarters of our 7,500 casks are made of French oak. Our estate spans 300 ha. (740 acres), 220 of which are vineyards. The estate provides sixty percent of the total amount of grapes we need; the rest follows a strict selection process. The wines We were born as a winery focused on making reserva wines. For the past ten years we have gradually incorporated a rosé, an aromatic white and other kinds of reds. Our wines are expressive and show a good balance between oaky and fruity notes, so they are created to be enjoyed by both the sommelier and the modern consumer who is fond of a good wine to enhance a moment of leisure or a formal meal. All our reds are 100% Tempranillo. The “queen” of Rioja autochthonous varieties, and the most popular in Spain –though each area gives it a different name–, is doubtless the Tempranillo, because it gives wines a good body and structure. At Altanza we have opted for French-oak ageing, though there is a small amount of American casks, since we find the kind of nuances it gives the wine more to our liking. Casks are renewed every 5 years; a strict cleaning protocol is followed during racking. Several of our wines have obtained more than 90 “Parker” points and other awards and ratings from different international competitios. Lealtanza Reserva, the wine that best represents the ethos of the winery has been recently granted a PLATINUM Medal and 97 Points at Deacanter (DAWA), and was listed within the Top 100 - Best of Spain at Prowein, the best reputed trade fair for wine and spirits in Europe. The Lealtanza Artists Collection deserves special attention, given the beauty and elegance of their labels and wine. Recently got 95 Points at Decanter Magazine, 2010 Rioja Panel Tasting (March 2019 Issue), the second higher puntuatuion. Also our iconic wine CLUB Lealtanza, whose 2005 vintage attained a score of 95 –the sixth position on the rank of best Rioja wines- by the prestigious Wine Advocate reviewers.