We were born as a winery focused on making reserva wines. For the past ten years we have gradually incorporated a rosé, an aromatic white and other kinds of reds. Our wines are expressive and show a good balance between oaky and fruity notes, so they are created to be enjoyed by both the sommelier and the modern consumer who is fond of a good wine to enhance a moment of leisure or a formal meal.

All our reds are 100% Tempranillo. The “queen” of Rioja autochthonous varieties, and the most popular in Spain –though each area gives it a different name–, is doubtless the Tempranillo, because it gives wines a good body and structure. It has moreover a slower evolution tan other varieties, which makes it ideal for ageing. Although its derivation from pinot noir has been questioned, what’s certain is its descent from two varieties which were once at home in the Ebro valley. Their crossbreeding in the Middle Ages gave birth to the Tempranillo. It requires a cool, temperate climate during the year, with high temperatures in the summer for the vine to give optimum results and a good acidity. Though it has a relatively late budding, its berries develop faster than those of other varieties, hence its name (“temprano” means “early”).

At Altanza we have opted for French-oak ageing, though there is a small amount of American casks, since we find the kind of nuances it gives the wine more to our liking. Casks are renewed every 5 years; a strict cleaning protocol is followed during racking.

Several of our wines have obtained more than 90 “Parker” points. Lealtanza Reserva, the wine that best represents the ethos of the winery has been recently granted a Gold Medal at the Tempranillos al Mundo 2014 international competition, and has been listed within the Top 100 - Best of Spain at Prowein, the best reputed trade fair for wine and spirits in Europe. The Lealtanza Artists Collection deserves special attention, given the beauty and elegance of their labels and wine, as does the reserva made for our Lealtanza Club, whose 2005 vintage attained a score of 95 –the sixth position on the rank of best Rioja wines- by the prestigious Wine Advocate reviewers.