Vina Alberdi Crianza
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, though its exceptional balance and vibrant acidity allow it to hold beautifully for up to 15 years.
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Roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, and cured Spanish meats or medium-aged cheeses.
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Viña Alberdi is a classic expression of traditional Rioja, crafted by the historic La Rioja Alta, S.A., a winery founded in 1890 in Haro's famous Barrio de la Estación. Named in honor of Nicolás Alberdi, a prominent past president of the house, this wine is unique within their portfolio as a 100% Tempranillo. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Rodezno and Labastida, the grapes thrive in nutrient-poor clay-limestone soils, yielding vibrant acidity and bright red fruit character. True to the estate's legendary commitment to traditional methods, the wine is aged for two years in American oak barrels handcrafted by the winery's own coopers. The first year is spent in new oak to impart sweet spices, vanilla, and coconut, while the second year in neutral oak softens the tannins, producing an incredibly silky, elegant, and aromatic Rioja.
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Founded in 1890 by five Basque and Riojan families in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as one of the ultimate benchmarks of traditional Rioja winemaking. The estate is globally renowned for its uncompromising dedication to long-term oak aging, maintaining an in-house cooperage to craft American oak barrels that impart its signature vanilla and spice character. While deeply rooted in Haro, the group has expanded its viticultural footprint to include exceptional estates in Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas. Their legendary portfolio, headlined by the iconic Gran Reserva 890, Gran Reserva 904, and Viña Ardanza, represents the pinnacle of elegance, complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.