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La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2017
La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2017 – A Premier Spanish Wine
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Varieties: Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 20%
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
Body: C (Medium-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/L
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Producer: La Rioja Alta S.A.
La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2017 – A Masterclass in Rioja Wine
La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2017 is a remarkable example of traditional Rioja winemaking, blending 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. This iconic Rioja wine offers a perfect balance of power and elegance, featuring exquisite silkiness and opulence. Aged to perfection, it embodies the essence of one of Spain’s finest wine regions.
On the nose, the wine opens with aromatic notes of spices, liquorice, and pepper, elegantly wrapping around ripe red fruits. As it evolves, subtle hints of balsamic emerge, contributing to a long, smooth finish that lingers on the palate. The wine's complexity is complemented by its medium body, making it versatile enough to pair with a wide variety of dishes.
Ideal for collectors and wine enthusiasts, La Rioja Alta S.A. Viña Ardanza is a sophisticated choice for any occasion. With a strong alcohol content of 14.5%, this Rioja Reserva is designed to age beautifully, allowing its flavours to evolve over time.
Awards and Recognition
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Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2020
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90 Points, Wine Advocate
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Silver Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
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Price | £163.18 |
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Country | Spain |
Vintage | 2017 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size (cl) | 75 |
Winery | The Tempranillo grapes come from the La Cuesta vineyard in Cenicero and the Montecillo vineyard in Fuenmayor. Both sites are over 30 years old, and their soils are predominantly clay-limestone. The Garnacha grapes come from ‘La Pedriza’, a 70-hectare vineyard with deep rocky soils at 500 metres’ elevation in Tudelilla in Rioja Oriental. This vineyard site offers outstanding conditions for growing Garnacha. La Rioja Alta is committed to respecting and protecting the environment. In the vineyard, treatments are limited, investments have been made into clean energy sources, and water is reused. Insect shelters have been installed in vineyards, promoting environmentally friendly plant health defence while increasing the biodiversity in the vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. |
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