Viña Alberdi Reserva 2020 is a classic Rioja that embodies perfect phenolic ripening and aromatic intensity, balanced between fresh acidity and ripe fruit concentration, designed for long ageing.

La Rioja Alta S.A., founded in 1890 in Rioja Alta, is revered for its timeless Rioja style and artisanal cellar practices. Viña Alberdi, named in honour of a founding partner, draws fruit from 40-year-old Tempranillo vineyards in Rodezno and Labastida. The winery’s signature traditions (manual harvesting, optical sorting, and candlelit racking) ensure each reserva reflects both heritage and precision.

Grapes are handpicked into small boxes and kept refrigerated until pressing. After double optical sorting, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations proceed naturally. The wine then spends two years in American oak barrels, new oak in the first year, four-year-old barrels in the second, undergoing four traditional barrel rackings by candlelight.

Pairing Suggestions: For vegetarians, try a wild mushroom risotto with shaved Manchego. Alternatively, barbecued lamb chops or roast pork with apple compote.

Tasting Note: Viña Alberdi Reserva stands out for its seamless integration of bright red-fruit flavours with balsamic notes of vanilla, toffee and roasted coffee. Its silky tannins and fresh finish make it a compelling choice for Rioja lovers seeking both approachability and cellar potential.

Origin: Rioja, Spain

Alcohol: 13.5%

Blend: Tempranillo