Spain / Red

Rioja 1997 Red

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 1997 is Good, a weak broad vintage with a few excellent traditional Gran Reserva exceptions. Buy only proven outperformers such as La Rioja Alta 904, not average regional bottlings.

83 - Good
Score83
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityAt peak
Window2005-2029

Vivintage verdict

Good

Source-supported draft: Rioja red 1997 is Good, a weak broad vintage with a few excellent traditional Gran Reserva exceptions. Buy only proven outperformers such as La Rioja Alta 904, not average regional bottlings.

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