{"product_id":"2012-antonio-hidalgo-selection-tradicion-h-gran-reserva-rioja-doca-spain","title":"2012 Antonio Hidalgo Selection “Tradición H” Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eSome reds are built around fruit.\u003cbr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eOthers are built around time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e2012 Antonio Hidalgo Selection “Tradición H” Gran Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that reminds you why mature Rioja still has such a loyal following — dried berry fruit, tobacco, vanilla, herbs, and that unmistakable old-school Rioja softness that only really makes sense once the wine has had years to settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThis is Gran Reserva Rioja in a classic mode: savory, layered, and already carrying the kind of secondary character that makes dinner feel a little more complete. Wine Enthusiast describes \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eripe berry fruits and tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose, with flavors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003evanilla, tobacco, butter, herbs, and dried berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, calling them “textbook” for Rioja Gran Reserva and recommending drinking through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e2035\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eThink roast lamb, dim light, a table that’s settled in for the night, and a bottle that doesn’t need to shout because it already knows what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the way age has shifted the fruit into something softer, more savory, and more detailed. The 2012 vintage is described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003efull but playful\u003c\/strong\u003e, with tannins that are only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003emildly scratchy\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finish that takes its time to unfold. Other merchant descriptions echo that same idea: warm, welcoming aromatics, integrated tannins, and a more traditional Rioja feel rather than a modern fruit-forward style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eRipe berry fruit, tobacco, vanilla, dried herbs, and a warm, lightly evolved note. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eDried berry fruit, vanilla, tobacco, herbs, and a touch of buttered oak in a classic mature Rioja register. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with softened, integrated tannins and a polished, settled feel. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eSavory, unfolding, and persistent, with dried fruit, spice, and old-school Rioja character lingering on the close. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eA Rioja That Feels Fully Formed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eThis is not a young, primary, fruit-first red. It’s a bottle where tobacco, herbs, vanilla, and dried fruit have all started to weave together in the way mature Rioja lovers want. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eTraditional In The Best Sense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eMultiple sources describe it as very much in the classic Gran Reserva lane, with textbook flavors and a slower, unfolding finish. That makes it a great bottle for customers who want Rioja with some age already built in. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eSerious, But Still Easy To Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eEven with the age and savory complexity, the wine is still described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003eplayful\u003c\/strong\u003e and welcoming rather than stern, which is a big part of the charm here. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e• Roast lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e• Jamón or chorizo\u003cbr data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e• Mushroom dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3351\"\u003e• Manchego\u003cbr data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003e• Slow-braised beef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eThese are my pairing recommendations based on the wine’s mature Rioja profile of tobacco, dried fruit, vanilla, herb, and savory persistence. That mix tends to shine with roasted meats, earthy dishes, and aged Spanish cheeses. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003eProducer: Antonio Hidalgo Selection\u003cbr data-start=\"3707\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eRegion: Rioja DOCa, Spain\u003cbr data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3738\"\u003eGrape: Tempranillo \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003eBody: Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eStructure: Integrated tannins · mature acidity · long finish\u003cbr data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003eThis structural summary is based on the published tasting descriptions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003eDried Berry · Tobacco · Vanilla · Herbs · Buttered Oak · Spice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4138\"\u003eNow–2035\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093486883004,"sku":"216","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2012AntonioHidalgoSelection_TradicionH_GranReserva_RiojaDOCa_Spain.jpg?v=1774219520","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2012-antonio-hidalgo-selection-tradicion-h-gran-reserva-rioja-doca-spain","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}