La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
4.5
Expert Rating
4.1
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva is a stunning Spanish Tempranillo blend that is aged for four years in American and French oak barrels. On the nose, it has intense aromas of ripe cherries, sweet spices, licorice, and leather. On the palate, it has a dense, velvet texture with ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. The complexity of flavors such as blackberries, currants, tobacco, and cloves make this a truly delightful, and elegant wine.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This complex and well-structured Rioja is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha.It has a deep ruby red hue, with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense, with a lush texture, notes of vanilla and toasted oak, and a long and persistent finish. An outstanding Rioja that is a pleasure to drink.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Silky
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Garnacha
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: La Rioja Alta
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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