Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2017

La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva
2017

Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
Region
La Rioja
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo 80 %
Grenache 20 %
Alcohol percentage
13,6%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2 g/l
Producer's website

About this winery

La Rioja Alta S.A. was founded in 1890 in Haro, Rioja Alta. La Rioja Alta S.A. owns 4 wineries in Spain including the winery bearing its name. In addition to La Rioja Alta, S.A. the Group own Torre de Oña, a single estate winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Lagar de Cervera in Rías Baixas, and Áster in Ribera del Duero. The wineries owned by La Rioja Alta S.A. focus on the balance between tradition and modernization of their winemaking, vineyard management and facilities. The group...

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Production notes

The Tempranillo comes from La Cuesta (Cenicero) and Montecillo (Fuenmayor), over 30 years old, and the Garnacha from La Pedriza (Tudelilla-Rioja Oriental), 17 years old, located at 550 m altitude. Clay-limestone soils and deep pebble soils in the Garnacha. Manual harvest. Garnacha harvested 15 days later. The grapes are transported refrigerated. After a second optical selection table, alcoholic fermentation (27ºC) and malolactic fermentation are carried out naturally. Ageing in American oak barrels, 36 months (Tempranillo) and 30 months (Garnacha). 20% new oak, and the rest from 3 wines. 5 traditional barrel-to-barrel rackings performed by candlelight to separate sediments and avoid aggressive filtering.

Tasting notes

Intense cherry red color, garnet on the edge of the glass. Of great aromatic power, first of fruity character (cherry, currant, red plum) giving way then to balsamic and spicy notes (pepper, licorice, clove, vanilla, toasted caramel and nutmeg). Fresh and balanced in the mouth, with fine and silky tannins. Ample aftertaste that combines red fruits and spices with a fresh and long character.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 96 points -

October 2021 (Vintage 2015)

Viña Ardanza Reserva 2015

A rich nose of raspberry, crushed strawberry, blueberry, coconut, cedar and sweet spice. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Creamy, balanced and layered with vibrant, spicy character. Long and polished. 80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha. Drink or hold.

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Wine Spectator

- 91 points -

September 2021 (Vintage 2015)

Viña Ardanza Reserva 2015

This smooth red has a balsamic undertone, with dried cherry, herb, tobacco and anise notes mixed with sanguine and woodsy details. A refined, traditional style red. Drink now through 2030. 50,000 cases made, 9,500 cases imported. — GS

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