Viña Ardanza Reserva 2012 75cl.
The Viña Ardanza Reserva 2012 red wine is an international emblem. With each vintage he has managed to convince both critics and the public. Its classic blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha is pure balance and silkiness. With an aging of 36 months for the Tempranillo and 30 for the Garnacha, Bodegas La Rioja Alta once again achieves a red wine with a complete palette of aromas and flavors made with the sole objective of satisfying the needs of those who try it. Perfect to accompany roast lamb, red meat, barbecues, large game, highly seasoned fish stews, smoked and cured cheeses. Awards and recognitions:
- 94 Points - Robert Parker
- 91 Points - Wine Spectator
- 93 Points - Peñín Guide
- 93 Points - Tim Atkin
- 95 Points - James Suckling
- 94 Points - Best Spanish Red - Decanter - 2020
| SKU | VTI210042 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Winery | La Rioja Alta |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Type | Reserva |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano |
| Vintage | 2012 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 89% Tempranillo and 11% Graciano.
Viña Ardanza Reserva 2012 is made from Tempranillo (78%) from the La Cuesta and Montecillo estates, 30 years old, in Fuenmayor and Cenicero, the Garnacha comes from La Pedriza in Tudelilla (Rioja Baja). This farm has unbeatable conditions for the cultivation of this variety with very poor soil, covered with pebbles, which offers a grape of great typicity, very rich in aromas and pleasant, fine structure. The harvest began in mid-October. The grapes were picked by hand and transported in refrigerated trucks to the winery. The alcoholic fermentation took place naturally. Malolactic fermentation concluded at the end of the year. In March 2013, the selected wines were put into barrels, beginning their aging separately: the Tempranillo for 36 months in American oak barrels with an average age of 4 years and the Garnacha for 30 months. The final blend was bottled in March 2016.
TASTING
View: Bright and vivid garnet color, with an incipient cherry red rim and intense layer.
Nose: Very notable aroma, with hints of spice, balsamic and ripe fruits that, after shaking the glass, reveal hints of black pepper, sweet licorice, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla and cinnamon.
Mouth: Full of flavors, with a gentle acidity, balance and very polished tannins that enhance its harmonious structure. Complex and elegant aftertaste with spicy and balsamic memories.
Recommended temperature: 16ºC.