La Carbonera
Altos Ibéricos Crianza, DOCa Rioja
2005 marked the first expansion for Familia Torres into the historic DOCa Rioja region. Altos Ibéricos Crianza represents a new take on La Rioja. This light, elegant and modern interpretation presents the essence of Tempranillo in all its beauty. The Crianza offers a bright and contemporary red with smooth juicy tannin, elevated aromas and full-bodied fruit. Named after Alto Otero, a beautiful local enclave, Altos Ibéricos is also inspired by one of the region’s most iconic species: the Iberian ibex or wild goat.
Vintage Factsheets
Sourced predominantly from Rioja Alavesa, the cooler of Rioja’s subregions, this 100% Tempranillo displays a naturally higher-toned acid without the blending of other varieties. The vines are 60-80 years old on average and some of the oldest in Rioja, providing low yields of concentrated fruit.
- Region
- La Rioja
- Appellation
- DOCa Rioja
- Varietal Composition
- Tempranillo
- Aging
- Fermentation is conducted in stainless steel under controlled temperature with skin contact for 15 days. It is then aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels (7% in new barrels).
Dark cherry red in color, very opaque. Intense and fragrant, with exquisite raspberry jam and spicy green peppercorn aromas, as well as a pleasant note reminiscent of toasted bread. Warm on the palate, with velvety, juicy tannins well rounded by oak aging.
James Suckling
91 Points
2019
“A bright and juicy Rioja Crianza with some refined oak that adds a discreet creaminess to the vibrant red fruit. Plums, cherries and a hint of tobacco. Medium-bodied, with a juicy palate and a long, creamy finish, featuring bright red berries, cherries and vanilla at the end.”
— Zekun Shuai, 2023
