Tasting Notes:
We are delighted to present the eagerly anticipated release of Viña Ardanza 2001 Reserva Especial. This is a wine of outstanding quality from one of the fi nest vintages in Rioja over the past twenty years and is undoubtedly deserving of its designation as Reserva Especial. This distinction is rarely made and only two previous vintages – 1964 and 1973 – have been selected to receive this status.
Tasting: "The current release is the 2001 Reserva Especial, a deeply colored wine with a lovely perfume of cinnamon, lavender, incense, balsamic, and black cherry. Medium-bodied, velvety-textured, and already complex, it will continue to evolve for another 5-10 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2036. For those seeking immediate gratification, it has the virtue of being approachable now." 94 points from Robert Parker!