La Rioja Alta
Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2009
Spain
About the SessionRioja anchors the Spanish session with a depth and breadth that rewards both traditionalists and modern-style enthusiasts. La Rioja Alta is the most extensively represented producer, with Gran Reserva 904 spanning multiple vintages and formats, alongside the classic Reservas - Viña Ardanza, Viña Alberdi, and Viña Arana. Beyond Rioja, Sierra Cantabria delivers some of the most sought-after names in the sale. Their single-vineyard Amancio across 2002 and 2007, the Finca El Bosque, and the Colección Privada 2003 represent the very top of the Rioja hierarchy.
About this Item
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
“Rich with vanilla and cream, backed up by deliciously ripe black fruit and firm, pert tannins. This is holding on to its youth convincingly, and oozes traditional Rioja typicality.” - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17+/20 (Jul 2018)
“A plush texture carries cherry, strawberry, vanilla, tea and spice flavors in this traditional red. Light tannins and orange peel acidity keep this lively and focused. Spicy and floral notes linger on the finish.” - Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Oct 2018)
“Deep, glistening red. Expansive, smoke- and spice-accented cherry, cassis and floral scents, along with hints of vanilla and cigar box. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering vibrant red and blue fruit, spicecake, succulent herb and vanilla flavors that show a suave blend of depth and vivacity. Smooth, well-knit tannins build slowly on the very long, spicy finish, which echoes the cherry and floral notes.” - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 94/100 (Mar 2021)
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