James Suckling - 14 Oct 2021 - La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Araña Gran Reserva 2015 - 95/100
Aromas of dark plum, raspberry, mocha, mushroom, chocolate, mocha, coconut and cigar box. Full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins and bright acidity. Balanced and supple with a velvety texture. Coffee notes on the long, succulent finish. 95% tempranillo and 5% graciano. Drink or hold.

Tim Atkin - La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2015 - 95/100 - 2023-30 - (14.5%)
"Graciano helps our Gran Reservas to age," says Julio Sáenz of this blend with 94% Tempranillo. Still youthful, this is a classic expression of the perfumed, American oakinfluenced La Rioja Alta style, with notes of coconut and sweet baking spices, fine tannins and refreshing underlying acidity.