Red wine
La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza Reserva 2015
RRP £26.95
Astoundlingly deep and complex, with aromas of cedar and rich cigar smoke layered with intensely savoury jamón ibérico; gamey, aged chorizo brings an earthiness to the palate that is balanced by hints of caramelised orange peel and subtle vanilla spice.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo (80%), Garnacha (20%)
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Origin
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Sub-region
Rioja DOCa
Tasting Information
Blind
Yes
Tasted by
Eric Zwiebel MS
UK Stockist
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