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Vina Ardanza Reserva Seleccion Especial 2001
Rioja / Rioja Alta
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The 2001 Vina Ardanza Reserva Especial is a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha from their vineyards in Fuenmayor and Rioja Baja respectively and it represents only the third vintage to be declared after 1964 and 1973. Aged in American cask for 36 months, it has a bucolic, natural bouquet of bright red cherries, balsamic, mint and a touch of dried honey all with superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful delineation and supple, lithe tannins. The acidity is very well judged and it leads to a pert, tense finish of bitter cherry, loganberry and licorice. This is an outstanding wine drinking perfectly now, but it should age effortlessly. Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2030 01 August 2012 |
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Deep lustrous ruby. Warm, fully evolved vanilla notes - pure classic rioja notes with fresh tobacco leaves and spice. Quite delicate and fresh. Certainly drinkable already although there is a fine skein of light tannins and some acidity too so I think this will have a lovely long life. Impressive persistence. Score: 17 - 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2010-2020 01 October 2011 |
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