Altanza Reserva Artist Collection Velazquez – 2011 (750ml)

The sixth edition of the Spanish Artist Collection pays homage to the Baroque painter, Diego Velzquez Like the artists gloomy style, this wine is characterized by the darkness of the black fruit and its great depth. Just as the artists tenebrism style, this wine is dominated by the darkness of the black fruit and it stands out for its unique depth. Velzquez is acclaimed to be one of the best painters in history and this wine might be one of the best ones in our collection 2011 vintage was rated by the Rioja Regulatory Council as EXCELLENT. Limited edition of 14,265 bottles.

“Fresh blackberries, crushed blueberries, cedar wood, walnuts, wet earth, tobacco leaf and hints of ash and balsamic. Complex, dusty and well evolved with bright acidity and nice dryness to the fruit. Quite elegant and soft-spoken, showing elegance, subtlety and length. 4,755 bottles made for this D.D. Velazquez La Venus del Espejo label. Vegan.” – 94 Points, James Suckling

95 points Pen Guide.
94 points Tim Atkin.