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VIÑA ALBERDI TINTO CRIANZA (6X 13.90 €)
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Cherry red, bright, with a medium layer and light pinkish edging on the edge of the glass. High aromatic intensity, very fresh, notes of wild strawberries and sweet raspberries, perfectly assembled with balsamic aromas of cinnamon, roasted, coconut and vanilla. In the mouth it is round, with a good structure, with a slight acidity that gives it a cheerful and lively palate.
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Variety: 100% Tempranillo from the towns of Briones, Rodezno and Labastida.
Tasting note: Cherry red, bright, with a medium layer and light pinkish edging on the edge of the glass. High aromatic intensity, very fresh, notes of wild strawberries and sweet raspberries stand out, perfectly assembled with balsamic aromas of cinnamon, roasted, coconut and vanilla. In the mouth it is round, with a good structure, with a slight acidity that gives it a cheerful and lively palate. Soft and silky tannins, thanks to a perfect ripening of the grape and its aging in barrel. It has a good aftertaste, with a slight acidity that leaves a fresh and friendly finish. It was aged in American oak barrels for 2 years: the first in new oak and the second in oak of an average age of 3 years.
Pairing: Appetizers, rice dishes, marmitakos, small game meats and not very cured cheeses.
Service temperature: Serve between 16 and 18ºC.
Award
- Peñin Guide 2020: 93 pts - "Color: bright cherry. Aroma: balsamic, sweet spices, mountain herbs. Palate: spicy, balsamic, good acidity."
- Wine Spectator 31/08/2015: 90 pts - Smart Buys - "This red offers traditional flavors of tea, tobacco, dried cherry and vanilla in a supple texture, with orange peel acidity and a spicy finish. Graceful and harmonious. Drink now through 2018."Vintage 2009
- Other information of interest: On July 10, 1890, five Basque and Rioja winegrowers illuminated, in what is known as the Barrio de la Estación de Haro, the constitution of the "Sociedad Vinícola de La Rioja Alta". Then began an exciting business adventure in which the five founders had as their only illusion, the elaboration and aging of high quality wines. The Europeanist spirit that is being talked about so much today was already alive in La Rioja and in our winery in those early days. Thus, the Frenchman Vigier was hired to lead the technical direction and soon mastered the elaboration that today we call "classic". In 1891, the company was renamed "The Rioja Alta". In 1941 the company acquired the definitive name that still exists today of La Rioja Alta, S.A. A year later and under the presidency of Don Leandro Ardanza Angulo, the brand that has given this house the most fame and renown is registered: the "Viña Ardanza". In those decades, the barrels were built entirely in the winery. A team of five cooperators was in charge of it. In 2002 this tradition was resumed and now the barrels themselves are manufactured with wood that is imported from the USA and dried for 2 years in the facilities. In 1970, a new barrel warehouse was built and a strong expansion in vineyards began, buying several farms