2019 La Rioja Alta S.A., Vina Ardanza "Reserva"

A Fresh, Fruity, Balanced Reserva wine - Ideal for Long Aging

Bright and vivid cherry red, medium-high intensity, garnet rim. Aromas of redcurrant, plum, and cherry, complemented by balsamic and spicy notes of black pepper, licorice, vanilla, clove, and nutmeg. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with sweet, elegant tannins and a long, lively finish, reflecting the wine’s distinctive balsamic and spicy character.

• Blend of Tempranillo (80%) & Garnacha (20%)
• Tempranillo aged 36 months in American oak barrels and Garnacha aged 30 months (20% new barrels)
• Possibly one of the top three vintages of this century, alongside 2001 and 2015. 
• Parker: 94 Pts
• Decanter: 94 Pts

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Hand-picked in boxes with a first cluster selection in the vineyard. Garnacha was harvested  two weeks later. Grapes were refrigerated during transport to preserve integrity. After optical sorting, fermentation lasted 17 days, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. Aged in American oak barrels from our cooperage: 36 months for Tempranillo and 30 months for Garnacha (20% new barrels). Traditional manual racking by candlelight (5 times). Bottled in December 2023.