International Wines

Timed Online Auction, 3 - 15 September 2025

Italy & Spain

Current Bid

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Lot 128
  • La Rioja Alta; Viña Ardanza Reserve; 2016; 6 (1 x 6); 375ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 500
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 400
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

2016 Viña Ardanza Reserve
6 (1 x 6) 375ml
La Rioja Alta is one of Spain's oldest wineries, founded in 1890. The Viña Ardanza label has become iconic, representing a consistent search for quality over the decades.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Ruby colored to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of blackberry, saddle leather and clove. Tannins come on full-bore but are offset by vibrant acidity and bright flavors of pomegranate and red currant. Soft spice notes and a sense of earthiness linger on the taste buds.' - Wine Enthusiast, 94/100 (Dec 2023)

'An intriguing red, with steeped raspberry, balsamico, dried black cherry, iron and iodine aromas and flavors. Silky on the palate and finely knit, this is a rich, medium-bodied red that offers supple tannins. A lovely example of Rioja in a more traditional style, this should open well in the decanter or with time in the cellar. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Best from 2025 through 2033.' - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (July 2023)

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