La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2017
Rioja DOCa
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With 95 Suckling points, Viña Ardanza is one of the best releases of a vintage that “produced some beautiful and classical wines” (WA). Made by the legendary La Rioja Alta, with 3 years ageing in barrel, the wine is complex, long and intriguing.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
Spain- Garnet Ruby
- Tempranillo-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky, mature red fruits, freshness, truffle and walnut complexity
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
La Rioja Alta has been a pioneering bodega since it was founded in 1890. It excels by applying traditional winemaking techniques in its state-of-the-art, purpose-built cellar. In the 2017 vintage the winemaker added a portion of Garnacha from the La Pedriza vineyard. This beautifully complements the richly layered Tempranillo, sourced from the estate’s 30-year-old vines, set at 600-metres altitude. All grapes – Tempranillo and Garnacha – were harvested by hand prior to a careful, temperature-controlled fermentation. This was followed by three years’ ageing in American oak casks made on the estate’s century-old cooperage. Never released before 6 years after vintage, it’s beginning to drink well – a classic with lamb. Open early and decant.
La Rioja Alta has been a pioneering bodega since it was founded in 1890. It excels by applying traditional winemaking techniques in its state-of-the-art, purpose-built cellar. In the 2017 vintage the winemaker added a portion of Garnacha from the La Pedriza vineyard. This beautifully complements the richly layered Tempranillo, sourced from the estate’s 30-year-old vines, set at 600-metres altitude. All grapes – Tempranillo and Garnacha – were harvested by hand prior to a careful, temperature-controlled fermentation. This was followed by three years’ ageing in American oak casks made on the estate’s century-old cooperage. Never released before 6 years after vintage, it’s beginning to drink well – a classic with lamb. Open early and decant.
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