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.
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
- 12 months in French and American oak barrels (7% new).
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.
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points
2021
"Red in the glass and densely colored. Impressive aromatics bring together ripe berries and bramble, a pinch of dried herbs, and lightly savory finish. Sheared-velvet tannins and juicy length."
— Elaine Chukan Brown, 2025
James Suckling
90 Points
2021
"Savory red plums with a touch of oranges and iron. Medium-bodied with juicy, plummy fruit, firm tannins and a medium-length finish. Drink now."
— 2025
