La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva (magnum) 2009
Rioja DOCa
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With 93 points from Robert Parker, who called it “balanced, serious and harmonious”, here is a fine Reserva from La Rioja Alta. It’s also very hard to get hold of. Long aged in cask, this young 2009 is a must try for Rioja fans. Here in magnum size.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
Spain- Mid Depth Scarlet
- Tempranillo-based blend
- 20.25 Units
- 13.5% ABV
- Vegetarian
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full, soft and velvety, yet elegant and beautifully balanced
Aroma
Intense strawberry, vanilla, raspberry and spice
The Wine
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. This is the second 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 the grapes – Tempranillo and Garnacha – were harvested by hand prior to careful temperature controlled fermentation. This was followed by three years’ ageing in American oak barrels made on the estate’s century old cooperage. Only released 8 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 exce...
Very balanced, serious and harmonious. The palate combines power with elegance, with some tannins
Luis Gutiérrez
Wine Advocate
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