Viña Ardanza Reserva 2010 [Red]
Producer: La Rioja Alta, SA
Region: DOC Rioja

80% tempranillo, 20% garnacha from the winery's own vineyards. The tempranillo is nurtured in used American oak barrels for 36 months; the garnacha sees 30 months in 2-3 year old barrels of American oak. Bottled in May 2015.

Nice garnet red color, elegant & complex on the nose with well ripened fruit (blueberry/cherry), spice (nutmeg/vanilla), plus a hint of licorice & dark chocolate.
Silky smooth on the palate with fluid tannins; still fresh and nicely balanced with ripe berry fruit, cinnamon spice, cedar & tobacco. An outstanding bottle of wine.

Ardanza is a Rioja classic and a personal favorite. This 2010 is drinking beautifully right now and will hang in there for years to come.

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