La Rioja Alta
La Rioja Alta
“I have admired their wines for many years, Rioja that speaks so eloquently and with such clarity of their place. La Rioja Alta was founded in the town of Haro in 1890. They own 450 hectares of vineyard from which their entire portfolio is sourced… Quite simply, these are some of the finest Riojas that can grace your cellar: complex, refined, classic but without compromising fruit intensity and to reiterate: wines that speak about where they come from.” – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
La Rioja Alta 2005 Viña Ardanza Reserva Rioja 1.5 L
Spanish Red
Spicy and balsamic aromas include vanilla, coconut and black pepper with blackberry notes. The palate is well structured, with balanced acidity and alcohol, soft, silky tannins and a long finish of fresh blackberry and spicy wood. The blend is eighty percent Tempranillo and twenty percent Garnacha. Tempranillo matures for thirty-six months in American oak, while Garnacha spends thirty months in American oak.
La Rioja Alta 1995 Gran Reserva 890 Rioja
Spanish Red
Soy, marmalade, Seville orange, clove, strawberry, citrus lemon, floral detail and spice accompany crisp, finely tuned tannins. Raspberry, leather, game and cinnamon add further detail. The blend includes Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Maturation lasts six years in American oak, and the wine contains 12.7 percent alcohol. The colour is dark tile red, while ripe fruit, wood and forest fruit are present with a persistent finish.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010 Rioja
Spanish Red
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
La Rioja Alta 2020 Viña Alberdi Reserva
Spanish Red
Ripe plum and red cherry lead, layered with vanilla, cedar, balsamic notes and a touch of caramel from American oak. The palate is medium-bodied and polished, with bright acidity and fine tannins keeping the fruit composed. Savoury spice builds through the long finish, giving this traditional Rioja enough depth for roast lamb, mushrooms or slow-cooked pork.
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2012 Reserva
Spanish Red
Graceful and classically styled, with ripe fruit, gentle smoke and polished oak forming a seamless aromatic line. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with oak warmth building around the fruit in a measured, savoury shape. Nothing feels excessive or heavy. The finish is composed and persistent, leaving soft smoke, mellow fruit and a quietly traditional Rioja character.