La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2017 1.5L Beaujolais Villages with aromas of olallieberry

with aromas of olallieberry

crunchy red and black fruits with remarkable energy and tension

as well as being one of the value wines of the vintage

An accomplished and structured vintage where a cold climate terroir is expressed

brambly berry aromas with some dusty wood and chocolate notes are followed in the mouth by super-fresh acidity

La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Ardanza Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2017 1.5L Beaujolais Villages with aromas of olallieberryA more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries. Round and silky on the palate with lovely spices and a long, nicely saline finish. A nice touch of creaminess works really well here and further extends the finish. 80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha. Drink or hold. 95 Pts James Suckling