Viña Ardanza from La Rioja Alta — outstandingly bright garnet-red, with intense spicy and balsamic aromas, a mouth full of flavours with pleasant acidity and very polished tannins, a wine built on 78% Tempranillo and 22% Garnacha that has a long life ahead and is equally compelling to enjoy right now.
Tasting Notes
Outstandingly bright, lively, and intense garnet red with an incipient cherry red rim. The first nose is very intense with spicy, balsamic, and ripe fruit notes. After swirling, aromas of black pepper, sweet liquorice, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla, and cinnamon appear. The mouth is full of flavours with pleasant acidity, balance, and very polished tannins that enhance the harmonious structure. Complex and elegant aftertaste with spicy and balsamic hints. To enjoy right now, but with a long life ahead.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: 78% Tempranillo, 22% Garnacha
- Origin: Spain, Rioja Alta
- Style: Reserva, oak-aged, Rioja traditional
- Winemaking: American oak ageing, La Rioja Alta classical style
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, red meats, barbecues, large game, spicy fish casseroles, smoked and aged cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 20 minutes before serving. Will age for 10 to 15 more years.
About the Producer
La Rioja Alta is one of the founding wineries of the Rioja appellation, established in 1890 in Haro and still producing wines of exceptional quality and classical style from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano.
