Really solid Gran Reserva that shows a lot of aging potential. I really think the 5% Graciano in the blend does a nice job and brings some good extra complexity to the mix. Super intense aromatics of strawberry, vanilla, rose petal, balsamic, and lots of plums. Has some earthy dry leaf, leather, and tobacco components too. Again, very complex. Caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit inside that focuses on raspberry and cherry. Dusty, but still lush and creamy. Great long lasting flavors after each sip.
Really solid Gran Reserva that shows a lot of aging potential. I really think the 5% Graciano in the blend does a nice job and brings some good extra complexity to the mix. Super intense aromatics of strawberry, vanilla, rose petal, balsamic, and lots of plums. Has some earthy dry leaf, leather, and tobacco components too. Again, very complex. Caramel, chocolate, and dried fruit inside that focuses on raspberry and cherry. Dusty, but still lush and creamy. Great long lasting flavors after each sip.
Nov 13th, 2022
New labeling for the Ardanza, & I do like it. We drank this back to back with the Alberdi. The blue black fruit is gorgeous & the balance is outrageous. 28$ so well spent It makes me want to cry.
New labeling for the Ardanza, & I do like it. We drank this back to back with the Alberdi. The blue black fruit is gorgeous & the balance is outrageous. 28$ so well spent It makes me want to cry.
Nov 12th, 2019
Very complex, medium-full bodied with notes of leather, tobacco, petrol, tart cherry, and baking spices.
Very complex, medium-full bodied with notes of leather, tobacco, petrol, tart cherry, and baking spices.
Nov 25th, 2023
Dark garnet. Sweet oak and savoury fruit on the nose. Quite complex. Palate is balanced - sweet forest berries, wood smoke, vanilla, and leather. Oak is a bit too prominent for me at this stage.
Dark garnet. Sweet oak and savoury fruit on the nose. Quite complex. Palate is balanced - sweet forest berries, wood smoke, vanilla, and leather. Oak is a bit too prominent for me at this stage.
Sep 2nd, 2023
Classic Rioja. Integrated and composed from start to finish. Everything you’d expect: opulent red fruit + tobacco + leather and vanilla. Smooth medium finish with concentrated tannins. Great wine.
Classic Rioja. Integrated and composed from start to finish. Everything you’d expect: opulent red fruit + tobacco + leather and vanilla. Smooth medium finish with concentrated tannins. Great wine.
Aug 28th, 2023
La Rioja, Spain
