2010 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial nutmeg and clove

nutmeg and clove

hints of beef blood

The palate is polished and sleek but shows plenty of energy

These white wines are supremely fresh with finely fruity notes

above all pure and balanced

2010 La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva Seleccion Especial nutmeg and clove95 Wine Advocate 2010 was a great vintage in Rioja in general and seems to be exceptional here, with a 2010 Via Ardanza Seleccin Especial (what used to be Reserva Especial) that can challenge any of the recent vintages and hopefully can develop in bottle to reach the heights of years like 1973 or 1964. The wine is expressive, aromatic, very elegant and clean, with classical Rioja aromas of long aging in barrel and slow oxidation through the years in