La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva

La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza ReservaLa Rioja Alta Via Ardanza Reserva is a classic red wine from Rioja in northern Spain, predominantly made from Tempranillo with a smaller proportion of Garnacha. The aroma offers ripe red and dark fruits such as cherry, plum and raspberry alongside notes of vanilla, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, clove and dried herbs. On the palate it is mediumbodied with smooth, integrated tannins, bright acidity and a long finish that carries savoury, spicy character. It

initially supplying fruit and wine to other port companies

spiced vegetables

This wine is drinking well now but will age well for the next few years

offering brightness alongside richer textures

juicy peach and aromatic herbs through to a fruity palate with an exceptionally long finish characterised by touch of white pepper and sage

A blend of 58% Merlot

Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner

The palate is fine and fresh

After the clearing of the must

sometimes with a subtle dried-herb or spice note

finishing with a trademark saline nuttiness

granny smith apple and daffodils lead to a flinty