[SOLD-OUT] La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2009

Vinous Media 92 points!
“Ruby-red. Aromas of ripe red berries, candied rose, vanilla and pipe tobacco, with a mineral element contributing vivacity. Juicy, penetrating and gently sweet on the palate, offering vibrant raspberry and cherry flavors that deepen on the back half. Shows very good heft and power on a long, focused finish framed by harmonious, slow-building tannins.”
Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media, October 2015

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100% Tempranillo from our estates in Rodezno and Labastida. These vineyards are located at an altitude of 500-600 metres above sea level, planted more than three decades ago in chalky-clay soils.

Fermentations took place at temperatures below 28 °C, lasting 15 days. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation over a period of 39 days. It was then aged for 2 years in American oak barrels —the first year in new oak and the second in barrels averaging 3 years in age. The wine was manually racked four times by the light of a candle. Bottled in March 2012.

Medium-depth, cherry red, with a clean, bright pink rim. Intense nose, ruled by fruity notes, forest strawberries and red berries enveloping a core of caramel, liquorice, vanilla and cocoa. Outstanding structure in the mouth. Well-balanced acidity, with fine, gentle tannins. Vibrant and lively aftertaste with an elegant acidity.

La Rioja Alta

Country:

Spain

Region:

Spain- Rioja

Variety:

Wine Red - Tempranillo

Size:

750mL