Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva

Viña Ardanza is one of the most famous Reservas of Rioja — a wine that consistently continues the classic Temperillo-Garnacha line of the region: warm, structured, with long oak aging.

La Rioja Alta was founded in Haro in 1890 and is one of the most traditional wineries in the Barrio de la Estación—the district where the large wineries clustered around the train station, as the train brought wine to northern Europe. For decades, the Ardanza has been the winery's flagship mid-range wine: a Tempranillo blend with a touch of Garnacha, aged in American oak according to classic Rioja tradition.

In the glass, it displays ripe sour cherry, plum jam, and wild strawberry, mingling with vanilla, cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of coffee chocolate—the result of several years of barrel aging. The body is full, the tannins are soft and well-integrated, and the finish is warm and long with a slightly sweet oak note.

Recommendation: Lamb loin with herb crust, chorizo ​​stew, or aged Manchego cheese. Serving temperature 16–18 °C. Easily available now, with potential until 2030.