LA RIOJA ALTA VINA ARDANZA RESERVA 2019
| Grape: |
Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%) |
| Vineyard: | La Rioja Alta |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Origin: |
Rioja, Spain |
| ABV%: | 14.5% |
| Colour: | Cherry red |
| Aromas: |
Aromas of redcurrant, plum, and cherry, complemented by balsamic and spicy notes of black pepper, liquorice, vanilla, clove, and nutmeg. |
| Flavours: |
Fresh and balanced on the palate, with sweet, elegant tannins and a long, lively finish, reflecting the wine’s distinctive balsamic and spicy character. |
The new Viña Ardanza 2019 remains true to its signature blend, with 80% Tempranillo sourced from estate-owned vineyards over 30 years old in Fuenmayor and Cenicero (Rioja Alta), and 20% Garnacha from La Pedriza estate (Tudelilla, Rioja Oriental), located at an altitude of 550 meters, where the vines have now reached optimal maturity to produce grapes of extraordinary quality.
The meticulous aging process took place in handcrafted American oak barrels, lasting 36 months for the Tempranillo and 30 months for the Garnacha, with five manual rackings by candlelight to ensure exceptional purity.
With the arrival of this outstanding vintage, Viña Ardanza 2019 expresses an exquisite balance of fruit character, freshness, elegance, complexity, and structure. These qualities will captivate both longtime enthusiasts of this iconic Rioja brand and new consumers eager to enjoy a spiced, balsamic, well-structured wine with remarkable depth. In essence, this vintage marks yet another step forward in the evolution of the celebrated and unmistakable "Viña Ardanza style", a brand that has been delighting wine lovers worldwide for over eight decades.