La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2019

Description

GRAPE VARIETIES

80% Tempranillo & 20% Garnacha

WINE TASTING

La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva is one of Rioja’s most iconic and consistently outstanding wines, celebrated for its balance of vibrant fruit, refined oak ageing and exceptional drinkability.

Crafted from tempranillo sourced from Rioja Alta, blended with Garnacha from selected vineyards in Rioja oriental, this wine perfectly captures the harmony between structure and richness. The 2019 vintage is noted for its freshness, precision and superb balance.

The Tempranillo is aged for 36 months in American oak barrels, while the Garnacha is aged separately for a shorter period, before blending and further bottle ageing. The result is a wine that combines depth, elegance and complexity with a more approachable, fruit-forward style.

On the nose, expect ripe red berries, cherry and plum, layered with notes of vanilla, coconut, sweet spice and subtle balsamic nuances. The palate is silky and rounded, with fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, harmonious finish.

Food pairing

A benchmark Rioja Reserva, Viña Ardanza is incredibly versatile at the table—perfect with roast meats, charcuterie, grilled vegetables and mature cheeses—and offers immediate enjoyment with the ability to age gracefully over the next decade.