Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Vintage 1981 | Awesome Rioja

Wow, absolutely killer older Rioja. Will continue for easily another 15 years

Gorka had this 10 years ago

Violeta had this 11 years ago

1976 Ardanza, rarely tasted old Rioja Alta. classic and still holding, the oak helping a bit

It's not every night that you get a reggae lesson from your Spanish Wine buyer- so I thought I should open something special to go with the great chicken thighs that Cinnamon made. This bottle was spectacular- so much leathery intrigue, truffle like complexity and still completely focussed on the finish. An vid lovers vintage with resolved tannin and time in hand. This wine will outlive me!

Worthy of being poured next to '76 DP Oenotheqe! We served this with rabbit and this ultimately laid back, woodsy, subtle Rioja shared its charm slowly. Seamless texture, warming finish, still plenty of fruit!

Dried florals, cherries, great savory mushroom taste

Crowd pleaser on the next level

Showing well. Slight Burgundian.