La Rioja Alta

Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial Tempranillo Blend

9.2290 ratings
9.369 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

In a perfect spot. Chestnut, truffle, forest floor, potpourri and dried cherry and strawberry on the nose. Plenty of beautiful and lively fruit on the palate. Red berries, amaretto, roasted meat, toasted cocoa and earth. More minty and herbal on day two, but hasn’t faded a bit. One of the finest aged bottles I’ve had- really exquisite. This bottle has special meaning for me because it is one of the first wines I ever bought intentionally to cellar. Two bottles left.

In a perfect spot. Chestnut, truffle, forest floor, potpourri and dried cherry and strawberry on the nose. Plenty of beautiful and lively fruit on the palate. Red berries, amaretto, roasted meat, toasted cocoa and earth. More minty and herbal on day two, but hasn’t faded a bit. One of the finest aged bottles I’ve had- really exquisite. This bottle has special meaning for me because it is one of the first wines I ever bought intentionally to cellar. Two bottles left.

Dec 12th, 2021
Max Reichwage

The unanimous tasting group favorite, seemless, silky smooth tannins, Tempranillo and garnacha at their best

The unanimous tasting group favorite, seemless, silky smooth tannins, Tempranillo and garnacha at their best

Feb 3rd, 2018
Dana Bonelli

Trifecta

Trifecta

Aug 20th, 2017
Dana Bonelli

Stellar. Really in a fine moment though I would advise drinking vs holding. Was ready when it was released so it's lost a touch of fruit.... But still gorgeous.

Stellar. Really in a fine moment though I would advise drinking vs holding. Was ready when it was released so it's lost a touch of fruit.... But still gorgeous.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2016
Peter Sultan

End of meal change of pace with chocolate cake-accented the sweet tannins. Really has lightened & found a better balance than what this has been previously.

End of meal change of pace with chocolate cake-accented the sweet tannins. Really has lightened & found a better balance than what this has been previously.

Mar 26th, 2017
Adam Crane

Blind. American oak told the story. Burgundy shaped bottle threw me off!

Blind. American oak told the story. Burgundy shaped bottle threw me off!

Nov 26th, 2015
Brad Hemmer

Very lively acidity has helped keep this fresh and tasting great! Wood chips, forest floor, vanilla, still good fruit. Soft on the palate, smooth and easy to drink.

Very lively acidity has helped keep this fresh and tasting great! Wood chips, forest floor, vanilla, still good fruit. Soft on the palate, smooth and easy to drink.

Nov 13th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

17.5/20 (94/100)

Цвет умеренный, рубиновый, с легким охристым нюансом. Аромат красных ягод, вишни, немного красного яблока, минеральные тона теплого камня, тонкая замша, полный, на вяленых ягодах. Вкус умеренно полный, кожа, замша, красные ягоды, вишня. Акцент на кожу.

17.5/20 (94/100)

Цвет умеренный, рубиновый, с легким охристым нюансом. Аромат красных ягод, вишни, немного красного яблока, минеральные тона теплого камня, тонкая замша, полный, на вяленых ягодах. Вкус умеренно полный, кожа, замша, красные ягоды, вишня. Акцент на кожу.

Aug 15th, 2015
Alex Miller

CFO Golden State Wine Co./Europvin USA

9.6

Wow. Gorgeous as expected.

Wow. Gorgeous as expected.

Jul 3rd, 2015
Matt Ryan

Really good stuff. Lots of cedar and vanilla.

Really good stuff. Lots of cedar and vanilla.

Jan 26th, 2015