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Buy OnlineA Reserva Rioja from a top house in an excellent year. This producer is known for the best old school Rioja and their entry-level applies all the quality and aging – two full years in American oak, with more in bottle – to become so fine and approachable. The 100% Tempranillo is from a proper estate-owned vineyard (rare in Rioja). Vines of 40+ years of age on chalky clay add brightness and aromatic clarity to this red-fruited and elegant, super-value Reserva.
Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"A wine with a high robe, bright, garnet colour and intense red cherry tones on the rim of the glass. On the nose, its aromatic intensity of ripe fruit, strawberries, raspberries and red berries stands out, rounding off the pleasant balsamic notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. On the palate it is round, balanced, with a pleasant initial freshness and sweet, round tannins, giving way to a long, fruity and balsamic aftertaste, so characteristic of Viña Alberdi.
Vintage: Possibly one of the three best of this century, along with 2001 and 2015. Atlantic vintage, typical of Rioja Alta, with very fresh and fruity wines. Officially rated as Excellent."
92/100 JamesSuckling.com (2019 Vintage)
"Attractive aromas of sweet spices, smoke and seaweed. Some roasted nuts. Hints of Iberico ham. Medium-bodied with a nice rounded character to the tannins and juicy fruit. Pure tempranillo. Drink now."
91/100 Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous (2019 Vintage)
"The 2019 Reserva Viña Alberdi is 100% Tempranillo, sourced from Labastida, Rioja Alavesa and aged for two years in American oak barrels. Garnet in color, the bouquet features vanilla and ripe plum notes along with hints of balsamic and caramel. Dry and juicy on the palate, the polished tannins and silky flow."
