La Rioja Alta
Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial Tempranillo Blend
In a perfect spot. Chestnut, truffle, forest floor, potpourri and dried cherry and strawberry on the nose. Plenty of beautiful and lively fruit on the palate. Red berries, amaretto, roasted meat, toasted cocoa and earth. More minty and herbal on day two, but hasn’t faded a bit. One of the finest aged bottles I’ve had- really exquisite. This bottle has special meaning for me because it is one of the first wines I ever bought intentionally to cellar. Two bottles left.
In a perfect spot. Chestnut, truffle, forest floor, potpourri and dried cherry and strawberry on the nose. Plenty of beautiful and lively fruit on the palate. Red berries, amaretto, roasted meat, toasted cocoa and earth. More minty and herbal on day two, but hasn’t faded a bit. One of the finest aged bottles I’ve had- really exquisite. This bottle has special meaning for me because it is one of the first wines I ever bought intentionally to cellar. Two bottles left.
Dec 12th, 2021The unanimous tasting group favorite, seemless, silky smooth tannins, Tempranillo and garnacha at their best
The unanimous tasting group favorite, seemless, silky smooth tannins, Tempranillo and garnacha at their best
Feb 3rd, 2018Stellar. Really in a fine moment though I would advise drinking vs holding. Was ready when it was released so it's lost a touch of fruit.... But still gorgeous.
Stellar. Really in a fine moment though I would advise drinking vs holding. Was ready when it was released so it's lost a touch of fruit.... But still gorgeous.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2016End of meal change of pace with chocolate cake-accented the sweet tannins. Really has lightened & found a better balance than what this has been previously.
End of meal change of pace with chocolate cake-accented the sweet tannins. Really has lightened & found a better balance than what this has been previously.
Mar 26th, 2017Blind. American oak told the story. Burgundy shaped bottle threw me off!
Blind. American oak told the story. Burgundy shaped bottle threw me off!
Nov 26th, 2015Very lively acidity has helped keep this fresh and tasting great! Wood chips, forest floor, vanilla, still good fruit. Soft on the palate, smooth and easy to drink.
Very lively acidity has helped keep this fresh and tasting great! Wood chips, forest floor, vanilla, still good fruit. Soft on the palate, smooth and easy to drink.
Nov 13th, 201517.5/20 (94/100)
Цвет умеренный, рубиновый, с легким охристым нюансом. Аромат красных ягод, вишни, немного красного яблока, минеральные тона теплого камня, тонкая замша, полный, на вяленых ягодах. Вкус умеренно полный, кожа, замша, красные ягоды, вишня. Акцент на кожу.
17.5/20 (94/100)
Цвет умеренный, рубиновый, с легким охристым нюансом. Аромат красных ягод, вишни, немного красного яблока, минеральные тона теплого камня, тонкая замша, полный, на вяленых ягодах. Вкус умеренно полный, кожа, замша, красные ягоды, вишня. Акцент на кожу.