Wine detail

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial'

Rioja

2015

Vintage

Varietal

Tempranillo

Peak 2023-2048

Where it is, September 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2048), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2048, with a drinking horizon to 2056.

The 15 Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial'.

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2021-2056Peak window 2023-2048

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2015 vintage

La Rioja Alta's 2015 Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.

About La Rioja Alta

La Rioja Alta's Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015?

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.

What does La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 taste like?

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2056. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2048. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 'Selección Especial' 2015?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.