La Rioja Alta Vina Aardanza

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

The first sip of La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza wraps you in a tapestry of ripe red cherries, dried figs, and subtle hints of tobacco leaf, evoking the sun-drenched hillsides of northern Spain. Crafted in the heart of Rioja from a blend dominated by Tempranillo with a touch of Garnacha, this Spanish red delivers an inviting balance between vibrant fruit and savory spice. With an alcohol by volume of 13.50%, it offers both structure and elegance, making it an ideal companion for roasted lamb or slices of nutty Manchego cheese. The wine’s gentle oak aging imparts whispers of vanilla and clove without overpowering its fresh acidity or silky tannins, creating a harmonious experience that lingers long after each glass.

Producer Information: La Rioja Alta, S.A.

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was established in 1890 in the historic wine region of Haro, at the heart of Spain’s Rioja Alta subzone, where Atlantic influences and calcareous clay soils shape their classic style. Founded by five local families committed to crafting age-worthy Tempranillo-based wines, the bodega has maintained a philosophy rooted in traditional winemaking methods such as extended barrel aging in American oak and meticulous manual racking. Their cellars are synonymous with Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904, but they also produce Viña Ardanza and Viña Alberdi, each expressing distinct facets of Rioja terroir. Beyond red wines, La Rioja Alta, S.A. owns Lagar de Cervera in Rías Baixas for Albariño production and Torre de Oña in Rioja Alavesa for single-estate expressions, further broadening their portfolio while maintaining a focus on regional authenticity and varietal purity.