COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
La Rioja Alta, S.A.
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Ardanza Reserva is a red wine from Rioja, Spain, produced by La Rioja Alta, S.A. The blend is primarily Tempranillo with a portion of Garnacha, sourced from vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental. The producer, established in 1890, has a long-standing family tradition of winemaking, emphasizing quality and elegance. This wine is distinguished by its extended aging in American oak barrels, a practice supported by the winery's own cooperage. The 2017 vintage is noted for its vibrant and fruity character, a result of a challenging harvest that yielded wines of classical structure.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged for up to 36 months in American oak barrels.
Fact 02
Barrels are crafted in La Rioja Alta's own cooperage.
Fact 03
The 2017 harvest yielded low quantities but high quality.
Fact 04
Bottled in March 2021 after extensive aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Viña Ardanza Reserva is produced using a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes a lengthy aging period, with Tempranillo aged for up to 36 months and Garnacha for 30 months in American oak barrels. The barrels are crafted in the producer's own cooperage. Following aging, the wine is subjected to six rackings and then spends an additional four and a half years aging in the bottle before its release. The 2017 vintage was marked by low yields, contributing to the wine's structure.
