Tasting notes
LA RIOJA ALTA
VIÑA ARDANZA
Reserva · Red wine
2019 · 14.5% ABV
Rioja, Spain
- Full-bodied, 4 of 5
- Dry, 1 of 5
- Medium, 3 of 5
- Moderate, 3 of 5
Red cherry, plum and redcurrant lead the way here, with vanilla, clove, liquorice and a little balsamic lift close behind. It feels fresh and nicely rounded, with fine drying grip rather than heaviness, and finishes long on sweet spice and savoury notes.
Worth knowing
This Reserva spends 30 to 36 months in American oak barrels made by the producer’s own cooperage, which helps give it that classic vanilla-and-spice Rioja signature. They’re clearly not in a rush over there.
Ratings & accolades
- 96 points · Jeb Dunnuck2019 vintage
- 95 points · James Suckling2019 vintage
- 94 points · Decanter2019 vintage
At the table
Serve at 16–18°C with roast lamb, grilled steak or aged cheese. It also works nicely with smoky barbecue flavours.