La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Spain 2015
(Wine Advoocate Score 91) The classic Haro-styled red 2015 Viña Alberdi, sold abroad with the mention of Reserva and in Spain as Crianza, is a good introduction to the house style: balsamic reds with abundant notes of sweet spices and cigar ash, developed aromas of forest floor and a creamy twist making small concessions for a fresher and cleaner profile in the last few years but keeping the classic style. There are notes of ground tobacco and earth, and the palate is seamless and sleek, with polished tannins and a soft mouthfeel. There are 550,000 bottles of this wine, all produced from a single master blend. It was bottled in September 2018 after two years in American oak barrels.
Medium-depth, cherry red, with a clean, bright pink rim. Intense aromas from the still glass. Swirling reveals jammy notes of wild red berries, raspberries, red currants and herbs against a balsamic background of vanilla, caramel and roasted coffee. Mild entry, with a medium. well-balanced body. Fresh and vibrant, with soft tannins and a harmonious, strawberry jam finish.
| Winery | La Rioja Alta |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Tempranillo |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2015 |
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“La Rioja Alta is among the most famous wineries in Rioja.” - Tim Atkin MW
“La Rioja Alta formed part of my “classic Rioja” day…I have admired their wines for many years, Rioja that speaks so eloquently and with such clarity of their place.” - Neal Martin
“God bless the Riojans who believe in releasing their wines only when they are ready to drink.” - Jancis Robinson
“The best reference for the classic style of Rioja” - Pedro Ballesteros MW
Finca San Martin 2014, “Highly recommended and incredibly priced.” – Wine Advocate
Vina Alberdi 2011– 2nd second place in the ‘World’sTop 50 wines under $50’ by James Suckling
Viña Ardanza 2005, highest scoring Spanish Wine in Wine Spectator Top 100
Gran Reserva 904 2004, only Spanish wine among ‘6 Best Value Wines Under $45 in the world’ in Wine Searcher
Gran Reserva 890 1998, only red Rioja wine in Decanter 'Top 50 Wines of the Year‘
Gran Reserva 890 2001, ‘Best Rioja Gran Reserva’ & Gold Medal in Decanter World Wine Award
On the 10th of July 1890, five families joined together to share their passion for wine and founded La Rioja Alta, S.A in the Haro Station district of Rioja Alta. La Rioja Alta represents the essence of vine-growing culture. Its vines are tenderly cared for on this 473-hectare estate, 360 of which are vineyards planted on limestone soil, in the best parts of Rioja Alta. Tempranillo dominates their vineyards, but in the past few years they have planted Graciano which adds a special personality to their wines, and Garnacha to make Viña Ardanza which is always attractive and elegant.
