Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2017
£34.00
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A fantastically rich and complex Rioja from a seriously top producer
- Produced by the highly regarded La Rioja Alta winery from 78% Tempranillo and 22% Garnacha
- The Tempranillo was aged for 36 months in American oak with the Garnacha spending 30 months in barrel before the final bottling
- An intensely spicy nose with balsamic and ripe red fruit notes followed by black peper, liquorice, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla and cinnamon
- The palate is full-bodied and elegant with pleasant acidity and balance
- Pair this wine with roast lamb, red meats, game, BBQ and smoked cheeses
- Grape variety: Tempranillo (Aragonez)
- Vintage: 2017
- Type/Colour: Red
- Alcohol: 13%
- Bottle Size: 75cl
- Group: Rioja
- Sustainable: Yes
"Twenty quid doesn't usually go far in the world of fine wine, but one of the world's finest Riojas can be bought for exactly that price. Viña Ardanza Reserva from La Rioja Alta is no secret, and its reputation preceeds it, yet its price remains entirely affordable - especially compared with equivalent-scoring reds from Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone. It is an exceptional wine from Rioja's best traditional producer, La Rioja Alta.18/20 - Jancis Robinson MW.
My fiancée and I bonded over our shared love of Rioja, so when Valentine's Day comes around we always reach for something like this Reserva from La Rioja Alta. Rich and complex, with lovely warming oak. - Nick Gorton, OWC