The last bottles of this excellent vintage Vina Ardanza Reserva from La Rioja Alta is the elegant, finer Rioja type, which is why it is also bottled in Burgundy bottles to distinguish it from the stronger types in Bordeaux bottles distinguish.
The Ardanza Reserva is overwhelmed with euphoric reviews practically every year:
James Suckling: 96 points (born 2015)
Tim Atkin: 94 points (born 2015)
Guia Penin: 94 points (born 2015)
International Wine and Spirit Competition: Gold (2015 vintage)
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate: 94 points (2012 vintage)
Decanter: 94 points - Best Spanish red wine 2020 (2012 vintage)
