{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-rioja-reserva","title":"La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/spanish-wines\" title=\"Spanish Wine Collection\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Rioja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e 80% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Viña Ardanza 2020, this exceptional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/rioja\" title=\"Rioja Wine Collection\"\u003eRioja\u003c\/a\u003e Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the classic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/la-rioja-alta\" title=\"La Rioja Alta Wine Collection\"\u003eLa Rioja Alta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e style in a vintage defined by aromatic intensity, concentrated fruit, freshness, and impressive ageing potential. Made from 80% \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/tempranillo\" title=\"Tempranillo Wine Collection\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and 20% \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/grenache\" title=\"Grenache Wine Collection\"\u003eGarnacha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2020 combines traditional American-oak maturation with vibrant fruit and elegant, structured tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy Viña Ardanza Reserva 2020?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Ardanza is one of Rioja's most iconic Reserva wines, made by La Rioja Alta using carefully selected grapes and extended maturation in American oak. The 2020 vintage is particularly appealing for Rioja enthusiasts looking for a wine with both immediate complexity and the structure to develop further in bottle.\u003cbr\u003eLa Rioja Alta describes the 2020 growing season as a high-quality vintage, characterised by a long vegetative cycle and excellent phenolic ripening. The resulting wines showed great aromatic intensity and fruit concentration, together with an excellent balance between alcohol and acidity. The winery officially rates the vintage Very Good, giving it an internal score of 94 points. \u003cbr\u003eThis makes Viña Ardanza 2020 an excellent choice if you are looking to buy Rioja Reserva online in the UK for drinking, gifting, or adding to a wine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViña Ardanza 2020 Vintage Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 growing season was climatically demanding, requiring rigorous vineyard and winery management. Despite the challenges, the long growing cycle allowed the grapes to reach excellent phenolic maturity while retaining freshness.\u003cbr\u003eThe Tempranillo comes from La Cuesta in Fuenmayor and Montecillo in Cenicero, from vines more than 30 years old. The Garnacha comes from La Pedriza in Tudelilla in Rioja Oriental, from vines around 17 years old. \u003cbr\u003eHarvesting was carried out by hand in late September, with Garnacha picked around 20 days later. After careful selection, the finest lots were transferred to American oak in April 2021. The Tempranillo spent 36 months in barrel, while the Garnacha spent 30 months, with 20% of the barrels being new. The final blend was bottled in November 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViña Ardanza 2020 Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Viña Ardanza 2020 is deep, clean, and bright, with an intense cherry-red colour and garnet rim.\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is complex and expressive, combining candied cherry, blueberry and redcurrant with pepper, clove, and nutmeg. Layers of cedar, cocoa powder and toasted American oak add depth and the distinctive traditional Rioja character.\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, the wine begins with freshness and balance before developing greater breadth through its firm yet sweet, elegant tannins. The finish is long, persistent, and complex, with the returning fruit, spice and oak creating a deep and harmonious aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Does 2020 Compare With Other Viña Ardanza Vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 has its own personality. Whereas the highly rated 2019 vintage is celebrated for its exceptional status, the 2020 emphasises structure, aromatic intensity, freshness, and long-term development.\u003cbr\u003eFor shoppers deciding which Viña Ardanza vintage to buy, the 2020 is especially attractive if you prefer a more firmly structured Rioja with the concentration and acidity required for extended bottle ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Critics' Scores: Viña Ardanza 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 vintage has already attracted strong independent scores, including:\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling — 95 points\u003cbr\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate — 94 points\u003cbr\u003eWine Up — 94.77 points\u003cbr\u003eLa Rioja Alta internal vintage rating — 94 points \u003cbr\u003eWine Up's 2020 tasting describes intense red and stone fruit followed by balsamic notes, pepper, liquorice, clove, vanilla, toasted caramel, and nutmeg. The palate is fresh and balanced, with fine, silky tannins and a long, persistent finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings for Viña Ardanza 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structure and savoury complexity of this Rioja make it an excellent match for substantial dishes. Serve it with roast lamb, grilled red meats, barbecue, big game, and richly seasoned fish stews. It also works beautifully with smoked and mature cheeses. \u003cbr\u003eServe at 16–18°C to allow the fruit, spice, and oak character to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ. Is Viña Ardanza 2020 a good Rioja to buy?\u003cbr\u003eA. Yes. The 2020 offers a strong combination of fruit concentration, freshness, structured tannins, and long ageing potential, with scores including 95 from James Suckling and 94 from Robert Parker Wine Advocate. \u003cbr\u003eQ. What grapes are in Viña Ardanza 2020?\u003cbr\u003eA. Viña Ardanza 2020 is made from 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. \u003cbr\u003eQ. How long is Viña Ardanza 2020 aged?\u003cbr\u003eA. The Tempranillo spends 36 months in American oak and the Garnacha 30 months, followed by bottle maturation. \u003cbr\u003eQ. What is the alcohol percentage?\u003cbr\u003eA. Viña Ardanza 2020 is 14.5% ABV. \u003cbr\u003eQ. When should I drink Viña Ardanza 2020?\u003cbr\u003eA. It can be enjoyed now for its fruit, spice, and oak complexity, but its firm structure and balanced acidity make it particularly suitable for further bottle ageing. The producer specifically highlights its notable potential to develop greater complexity and harmony with age.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Viña Ardanza 2020 Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone looking to buy La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza 2020 in the UK, this is a distinctive Rioja Reserva with outstanding provenance and classic long-aged Rioja character. It is a combination of Tempranillo and Garnacha, extended American-oak maturation, excellent freshness and impressive critic scores makes it a compelling choice for Rioja collectors and lovers of traditionally styled Spanish \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/red-wine\" title=\"Red Wine Collection\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ Tax Included","offer_id":53203823821143,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x75cl Case \/ Tax Included","offer_id":53203823853911,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/La-Rioja-Alta-Vina-Ardanza-Rioja-Reserva-2020.jpg?v=1775142395","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/la-rioja-alta-vina-ardanza-rioja-reserva","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}