Bottle age, extended oak and Mazuelo's acidity make this the more complex, dinner-table choice in the Mileto pair.

A boutique Rioja Alta producer on the Camino de Santiago. Hand harvesting, native Rioja grapes and measured American and French oak give the Mileto wines a recognisably classical Rioja frame with clean contemporary fruit.

In the glass
Ripe red and black berries, hazelnut, spice and refined oak; concentrated, fresh and long with a polished texture.

How it is made
Manual harvest; long maceration; 18 months in 60% American and 40% French oak.

Enjoy it with
Slow-roast lamb, game, mushroom rice or mature Manchego.

At a glance

• Producer: Bodegas Alvia
• Grape(s): 85% Tempranillo; 15% Mazuelo
• Region: Rioja; Rioja Alta; DOCa Rioja; Spain
• Vintage / release: 2018
• ABV: 14.49%
• Style: Mature, structured Rioja Reserva