The 2016 Viña Ardanza Reserva was produced with 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha that matured in used American oak barrels for three years, where it was hand-racked from barrel to barrel six times in the case of Tempranillo and five times for the Garnacha...
Seductive nose developing notes of dark cherries, cassis, licorice and sweet spices. Medium body with creamy tannins. Ample and lively with a vibrant core of berries and spices at the center and structure around the edges. Well-driven with a precise, text...
Strawberry jam and cracked pepper aromas make for a straightforward nose. The palate picks up toasted oregano that gives depth to the slightly rustic red plum core.