La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva (375ml)
Price: $26.99
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo^garnacha |
| Sku | 25483 |
| Size | 375ml |
"The Tempranillo grapes (80%) come from our 30-year-old La Cuesta and Montecillo vineyards... For the first time in the blend of this brand, the Garnacha (20%) comes from La Pedriza vineyard in Tudelilla (Rioja Baja) at an altitude of 550 m above sea level. Its nutrient-poor soil, covered with boulders, results in low grape yields (less than 5000 kg/ha) and significant varietal typicity, rich in aromas, with a pleasant, elegant structure. We started picking these plots in mid-October. The grapes were harvested manually and transported in refrigerated trucks to the winery. Alcoholic fermentation took place naturally, at controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation concluded at the end of the year... The final blend took place after barrel ageing was completed."
--Dsitributor's Notes
