2001 La Rioja Alta Reserva Ardanza

2001 La Rioja Alta Reserva Ardanza

Medium high cherry red robe, with orange tinted tones on the edge of the glass, clear and brilliant. Intense and complex to the nose. Wild berry aromas predominate, blended with hints of coconut, cinnamon, tobacco and leather. Full bodied and well structured to the palate, with silky and enveloping tannins. Long after taste acquired from its lengthy time in bottle, where its elegant bouquet gains in intensity. This Viña Ardanza continues to evolve without losing its traditional qualities.
This is really a pleasant wine to drink after decanting it for 1 hr. Smooth, pleasant, well integrated, balanced. Surprised from a not so well known name! Couldn't give 5 stars coz I think it cannot age very well, but for current drinking, it's worth 5 stars.