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La Rioja Alta Description
La Rioja Alta's Rioja Vina Ardanza Reserva is a sophisticated blend of 78% Tempranillo and 22% Garnacha, sourced from 30-year-old vines in Cuesta, Montecillo, and La Pedriza vineyards. The wine is characterized by its powerful and complex aroma profile, fresh elegance, and silky tannins, making it a highly-regarded vintage with outstanding aging potential.
The Rioja Vina Ardanza Reserva presents a medium-high depth garnet red color. On the nose, this exquisite wine offers a highly complex blend of spicy and balsamic aromas, featuring sweet licorice, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, nutmeg, and stewed red fruits. The palate reveals outstanding balance, pleasant freshness, and a great structure with supple, round tannins. A lengthy aftertaste lingers with spicy notes, sweet licorice, and ripe fruit, showcasing the wine's timeless quality and exceptional laying-down potential.
This versatile wine pairs well with main courses, all kinds of meats, and stews. It is also a delightful companion to desserts featuring chocolate toppings and serves as an ideal after-dinner drink.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
More tertiary, with hints of leather and cured meat and a little wild, very spicy. It has a powerful palate with plenty of tannin.
Antonio Galloni: 93 Points
The 2017 Gran Riserva Vina Ardanza is a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha sourced from Rioja Alta and Oriental. Aged for up to 36 months in American oak, it presents a ripe profile with aromas of black fruit, earth and balsamic, complemented by cedar and vanilla. This is a vibrant red wine with harmonious balance.
