Viña Alberdi Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A. 2021
Viña Alberdi Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A. 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is heavy. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Bilbao Rioja Reserva 2018 Ramon Bilbao · Rioja | £19.96 | |||
| Bodegas Señorío de Arana, Viña Del Oja Rioja Reserva 2019 Bodegas Señorío de Arana · Rioja | £19.00 | |||
| Muga Rioja Reserva | £22.05 | |||
| Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Navajas Bodegas Navajas · Rioja | £17.25 |
This is 100% estate-grown Tempranillo from five of La Rioja Alta's finest vineyards, aged for two years in American oak from the estate's own cooperage. The 2021 vintage in Rioja was exceptional - long summer days and cool nights allowed for gradual, even ripening. Rarely can wines under £20 a bottle pack so much interesting and complex flavour; notes of leather and cacao envelop a core of striking red and black fruit, with a classical Rioja structure that will age effortlessly and a drinking window to match.