22/09/2026 - 2001 La Rioja Alta Assortment - all 5 wines from one of the greatest vintages ever!

To mark the 136th anniversary of La Rioja Alta's foundation, they have released a 2001 Assortment packaged in a limited edition wooden case.

It represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own all five wines from what is arguably one of the greatest Rioja vintages ever produced.

The specially made case contains:

Viña Alberdi Selección Especial – 1 bottle
Viña Ardanza Selección Especial - 2 bottles
Viña Arana Reserva – 1 bottle
904 Gran Reserva – 1 bottle
890 Gran Reserva Selección Especial – 1 bottle

Whilst these wines have all drunk beautifully since their release (as is the intention in La Rioja) they also have a phenomenal capacity to age. At 25 years old, they are drinking superbly, at perfect maturity, but most of them could easily age for longer! They also of course come with provenance that is absolutely second-to-none, having lain undisturbed at the domaine for the last 25 years!

La Rioja Alta S.A. 2001 Assortment, Rioja, 6x750ml

£900.00 In Bond

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Some Tasting notes:

- Vina Ardanza 2001 –
“La Rioja Alta only bottles te Reserva Especial Vina Ardanza in exceptional vintages, with only three releases since 1950: 1964, 1973 and the latest, 2001. The 2001 Reserva Especial Vina Ardanza is a blend of Tempranillo an d Garnacha sourced from Rioja Alta, aged for 36 months in American oak barrels. Displaying a garnet hue with a brick sheen, the tertiary aromas evoke wormwood and vermouth-like scents, complemented by notes of wax, leather and dates. On the palate, it is dry, silky and nimble, with an ethereal quality that lingers lightly. This delicate and complex old-school Rioja is a must-have for every collector’s cellar.”
Drink 2024-2036
95 points, Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com April 2024

- 904 Gran Reserva 2001 –
“The 2001 Gran Reserva 904 will not be released for another 3 years. Dark ruby-colored with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian spices, incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry. On the palate it has exceptional depth, layers of spicy black fruit, excellent ripeness, and an elegant personality. Upon release it should continue to evolve for another 5-6 years and drink well through 2040.”
Drink 2010-2040
96 points, Jay Miller, Wine Advocate 2010
 
- 890 Gran Reserva 2001 –
“2001 is a great vintage for all the wines from La Rioja Alta but the long-awaited 2001 Gran Reserva 890 is otherworldly. 2001 was a slow maturing vintage which produced smaller grapes especially in the old vineyards on the slopes of the Sierra Cantabria in the villages of Brinas, Labastida and Villalba where the vineyards that make it into this wine are located. The final blend contains a majority of Tempranillo with 3% Graciano and 2% Mazuelo. The wine ferments with the natural yeasts attached to the grapes in stainless steel vats and is aged for six years in used American oak barrels with 12 manual rackings. A selection of the best barrels were blended together and bottled unfiltered in March 2008. Only 15,000 bottles were produced. It shows (even) younger and more concentrated than the 2004 904, a darker shade of red and a somehow backward and reticent nose (relatively speaking) of forest floor, cold bonfire, antique shop, truffles, game, sandalwood, nutmeg and clove. The fruit is also a little darker and the palate more austere, but still showing vibrant and supple, with clean flavors and a great finish. This is my favorite modern time 890. Bravo!”
Drink 2016-2026
95 points, Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate 2013

• Limited quantities available
• Shipping from Spain in October/November 2026
• Offered subject to final confirmation, E&OE