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La Rioja Alta Description
Discover the exquisite La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva, a symphony of Tempranillo and Garnacha. Aged 36 months in American oak barrels, this wine is a testament to time-honored winemaking artistry from the heart of Spain's Rioja.
Savor the deep cherry-red hue, unveiling a bouquet of spice, ripe berries, and a whisper of vanilla. On the palate, it dances with complex flavors of red fruits, toast, and a hint of cocoa, leading to a persistent, elegant finish.
Perfectly complements grilled meats, savory mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses. Elevate your dining experience with this versatile and timeless Reserva.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut. Lasts over a minute. Very complete now, but you can still hold it.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo and five times for the Garnacha, as it had a slightly shorter élevage of 30 months. Against all odds, I found the 2016 to be fresher than the 2015 and less developed, despite the fact that winemaker Julio Sáenz told me he considers it a warmer year. But I have found many wines I like in 2016, and the wine feels very clean and quite harmonious, younger and less developed, with more primary notes and a velvety mouthfeel.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
An intriguing red, with steeped raspberry, balsamico, dried black cherry, iron and iodine aromas and flavors. Silky on the palate and finely knit, this is a rich, medium-bodied red that offers supple tannins. A lovely example of Rioja in a more traditional style, this should open well in the decanter or with time in the cellar. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Best from 2025 through 2033. 50,000 cases made, 9,000 cases imported.
