Bodegas Akutain

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.131 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

Very much in the classic and old school winemaking camp. Med+ nose of tertiary red fruits and spices, light American oak notes of dill and savory. Medium bodied, med+ acidity, tannin are medium and finely textured, med/med+ elegant finish. I expected more complexity and depth.

Very much in the classic and old school winemaking camp. Med+ nose of tertiary red fruits and spices, light American oak notes of dill and savory. Medium bodied, med+ acidity, tannin are medium and finely textured, med/med+ elegant finish. I expected more complexity and depth.

Nov 19th, 2023
Andrew Lohse

this is the kind of wine you buy on spec as a vote of confidence that you'll soon have some unexpected moment of good fortune—willful superstition, your Tony Robbins Reserva, your crypto ambrosia—and the more you believe, the better it works. $50.

this is the kind of wine you buy on spec as a vote of confidence that you'll soon have some unexpected moment of good fortune—willful superstition, your Tony Robbins Reserva, your crypto ambrosia—and the more you believe, the better it works. $50.

May 18th, 2021
Andrew S

All about nuance and finesse, not the typical Gran Rerva in my experience. Dark cherries, earth, dried flowers, and leather/tobacco.

All about nuance and finesse, not the typical Gran Rerva in my experience. Dark cherries, earth, dried flowers, and leather/tobacco.

Apr 24th, 2017
Tracy Hall

This is a nice 10 yr old wine IF you like American oak. It's not over the top oaky at all, but you can tell it's American (not a favorite of Mia's). SS

This is a nice 10 yr old wine IF you like American oak. It's not over the top oaky at all, but you can tell it's American (not a favorite of Mia's). SS

Apr 19th, 2017
Bruce Leboff

Lovely young Rioja - years to go on this excellent chassis. Nice backbone and structure

Lovely young Rioja - years to go on this excellent chassis. Nice backbone and structure

Jul 20th, 2024
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Really delicious Rioja we found in ABQ a little over a year ago. Paired well with recipes from my new Zatinya cookbook.

Really delicious Rioja we found in ABQ a little over a year ago. Paired well with recipes from my new Zatinya cookbook.

Mar 24th, 2024
Carter White

Last bottle, still hitting on all cylinders. Sad to see it go 😩

Last bottle, still hitting on all cylinders. Sad to see it go 😩

Jan 25th, 2023
Pooneet K

Been a long time since I’ve had a rioja. This was nice and very restrained and classic. Decanted for 2 hours and had with lamb chops which was a good pairing. Still, this didn’t “wow” - the oak blew off with the decant, but it was still rather “dusty”. Lacked that acid / refreshing lift at the end. Still a nice wine.

Been a long time since I’ve had a rioja. This was nice and very restrained and classic. Decanted for 2 hours and had with lamb chops which was a good pairing. Still, this didn’t “wow” - the oak blew off with the decant, but it was still rather “dusty”. Lacked that acid / refreshing lift at the end. Still a nice wine.

Jan 22nd, 2022
Carter White

Fresh red and black berries, forward oak, toasty vanilla, but not overdone, resolved tannins, and nice long finish. . . . Two days later, still very much alive and more harmonious. Nice surprise.

Fresh red and black berries, forward oak, toasty vanilla, but not overdone, resolved tannins, and nice long finish. . . . Two days later, still very much alive and more harmonious. Nice surprise.

Nov 11th, 2021
Carter White

Silky smooth, well balanced, some syrupy sweetness (but dry).

Silky smooth, well balanced, some syrupy sweetness (but dry).

Mar 2nd, 2020