Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $33.32Original €29.60≈ £25.17 | tienda.riojalta.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2017 / 375ml | ≈ $27.64Original CHF 22.90 | boucherville.ch ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone soils; deep pebble-rich soils for garnacha
Elevation 550.0 meters
Harvest Dates Manual harvest in boxes in late September; Garnacha harvested 20 days later
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta (Fuenmayor) and Montecillo (Cenicero); Garnacha from La Pedriza (Tudelilla, Rioja Oriental)
Vine Age Tempranillo vines over 30 years; Garnacha vines 17 years
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date November 2024
Production Details Hand-picked into boxes with vineyard cluster selection, refrigerated transport and optical sorting. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations were completed naturally. Selected lots entered American oak in April 2021: Tempranillo matured 36 months with six manual rackings and Garnacha 30 months with five. The final blend was bottled in November 2024. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense bright cherry red with garnet rim; pepper, clove, nutmeg, cedar, cocoa, toasted wood, candied cherry, blueberry and redcurrant; fresh, balanced, structured, with sweet elegant tannins and a long complex finish
Food Pairing Roast lamb, red meat, barbecue, big game, strongly seasoned fish stews, and smoked or mature cheeses
Critics Ratings Parker 94
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone soils; deep pebble-rich soils for garnacha
Elevation 550.0 meters
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta (Fuenmayor) and Montecillo (Cenicero); Garnacha from La Pedriza (Tudelilla, Rioja Oriental)
Vine Age Tempranillo vines over 30 years; Garnacha vines 17 years
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date December 2023
Production Details Hand-picked into boxes with vineyard cluster selection, refrigerated transport and optical sorting. Fermentation lasted 17 days and was followed by natural malolactic fermentation. Tempranillo matured 36 months in American oak; Garnacha matured 30 months, with 20% new barrels. Five traditional manual rackings were performed. Bottled in December 2023. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry red with garnet rim; redcurrant, plum, cherry, black pepper, liquorice, vanilla, clove and nutmeg; fresh and balanced, with sweet elegant tannins and a long lively finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Drinking Window Producer anticipated improvement over the twelve years following the December 2023 sheet date
Region Rioja
Soil Clay-limestone soils; deep pebble-rich soils for garnacha
Elevation 550.0 meters
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta (Cenicero) and Montecillo (Fuenmayor); Garnacha from La Pedriza (Tudelilla, Rioja Oriental)
Vine Age Tempranillo vines over 30 years; Garnacha vines 17 years
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date March 2021
Production Details Manual box harvest with field selection, refrigerated transport and optical sorting. Alcoholic fermentation at 27°C and malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. Tempranillo matured 36 months and Garnacha 30 months in American oak; 20% was new and the balance had held three wines. Five traditional manual rackings were performed. Bottled March 2021. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense cherry red with garnet rim; cherry, redcurrant, red plum, pepper, liquorice, clove, vanilla, toasted caramel and nutmeg; fresh and balanced, with fine silky tannins and a broad, long finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 78% Tempranillo; 22% Garnacha
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Harvest Dates Harvest began in mid-October
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta and Montecillo in Fuenmayor and Cenicero; Garnacha from La Pedriza in Tudelilla
Vine Age Tempranillo vineyards 30 years old
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date September 2019
Production Details Hand-harvested from mid-October and transported refrigerated; 2015 was the first Viña Ardanza vintage subjected to optical berry-by-berry selection. Alcoholic fermentation was natural and malolactic fermentation ended late that year. From March 2016, Tempranillo matured 36 months in American oak averaging four years old with six manual rackings; Garnacha matured 30 months in barrels that had held two or three wines, with five manual rackings. Bottled September 2019.
Tasting Notes Garnet; liquorice, pastry, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, nutmeg and stewed red fruit; balanced and fresh, with strong structure, soft round tannins and a long finish
Food Pairing Main courses, all types of meat and stews, chocolate-covered desserts, or as an after-dinner glass
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 6.01 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Classification Reserva Selección Especial
Region Rioja
Soil Very poor pebble-covered soil at la pedriza
Harvest Dates Harvest of the named parcels began in mid-October
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta and Montecillo in Fuenmayor and Cenicero; Garnacha from La Pedriza in Tudelilla
Vine Age Tempranillo vineyards 30 years old
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date May 2015
Production Details Hand-harvested from mid-October and transported to the winery in refrigerated trucks. Alcoholic fermentation occurred naturally and malolactic fermentation ended late that year. From March 2011, Tempranillo matured 36 months in American oak averaging four years old with six manual rackings; Garnacha matured 30 months in barrels that had held two or three wines, with five manual rackings. Bottled May 2015.
Tasting Notes Garnet with cherry rim; sweet cherry, cranberry, ripe strawberry, black pepper, liquorice, nutmeg, coffee, vanilla and cinnamon; intense, balanced and fresh, with fine tannins and a silky broad finish
Food Pairing Roast lamb, red meat, barbecue, big game, strongly seasoned fish stews, and smoked or mature cheeses
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2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Region Rioja
Soil Very poor pebble-covered soil at la pedriza
Elevation 550.0 meters
Harvest Dates Manual harvest in mid-October
Sites Tempranillo from La Cuesta and Montecillo in Fuenmayor and Cenicero; Garnacha from La Pedriza in Tudelilla
Vine Age Tempranillo vineyards 30 years old
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date May 2014
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details The La Pedriza Garnacha parcel yielded under 5,000 kg/ha. Grapes were hand-picked in mid-October and transported refrigerated. Alcoholic fermentation occurred naturally at controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation. From March 2010, Tempranillo matured 36 months in American oak averaging four years old with six manual rackings; Garnacha matured 30 months in barrels that had held two or three wines, with five rackings. Bottled May 2014.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry red; sweet cherry, cassis, black pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, coffee, mocha and cinnamon; balanced and savoury, with fine elegant tannins and a silky finish
Food Pairing Roast lamb, red meat, big game, strongly seasoned fish stews, smoked or mature cheeses, and barbecue
Critics Ratings Parker 93+; Tim Atkin 95
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2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Classification Reserva Especial
Region Rioja
Sites Tempranillo from the Viña Ardanza estate in Fuenmayor; Garnacha from Rioja Baja
Vine Age Viña Ardanza Tempranillo estate 30 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date September 2005
Serving Temperature 17°C · 63°F
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 14 days in stainless-steel tanks and malolactic fermentation concluded in 21 days. After racking, the wine entered barrel in March 2002 and remained 36 months in American oak averaging three years old, with six manual rackings. Bottled September 2005.
Tasting Notes Bright cherry red; coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, mint chocolate, dried forest fruit and balsamic spice; structured and balanced with silky enveloping tannins and a sophisticated finish
Food Pairing Roast lamb, vine-shoot-grilled lamb chops, furred game, fish in sauce, and smoked or mature cheeses
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2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Harvest Dates Harvest started in the first week of October
Sites Most Tempranillo from Viña Ardanza in Fuenmayor, with additional Rioja Alta estate fruit; Garnacha from Ausejo and Tudelilla in Rioja Baja
Vine Age Viña Ardanza Tempranillo estate 30 years old
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date March 2004
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 14 days in stainless-steel tanks at a maximum 28°C; malolactic fermentation was completed in 21 days. The wine entered barrel in March 2001 and matured 36 months in American oak averaging four years old, with six manual rackings. Bottled March 2004. Recommended serving temperature is 17–18°C.
Tasting Notes Clear medium-high cherry red with orange rim; wild berries, coconut, cinnamon, tobacco and leather; full-bodied and structured with silky enveloping tannins and a long finish
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1985 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 75% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha; additional Mazuelo and Graciano in unspecified proportions
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Sites Garnacha from Tudelilla; Tempranillo and Mazuelo from Viña Ardanza at Montecillo and growers in Cenicero, Ollauri and other Rioja Alta municipalities
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel for first fermentation
Oak Types American oak
Bottling Date December 1989
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details After first fermentation in stainless steel, the wine spent nine months in wooden vats, followed by 3.5 years in American-oak barrels with seven rackings. Bottled December 1989.
Tasting Notes Clean bright cherry red with golden nuances; fragrant, complex and persistent; full-bodied, vigorous, velvety, rich and warm, with a persistent deep toasted finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $37.15Original €33.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $36.03Original €32.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / — | ≈ $65.10Original CHF 53.93 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $33.99Original CHF 28.16 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $38.02Original CHF 31.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Av. de Vizcaya, 8, 26200 Haro, La Rioja, Spain
Phone
+34 941 31 03 46
Email
Owner
La Rioja Alta, S.A. Group
Cellarmaster
Julio Sáenz