Name: La Rioja Alta, S.A. - Vina Alberdi Reserva
SKU: 2882960
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La Rioja Alta, S.A. – Vina Alberdi Reserva

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Spain

Rioja

Wine

Red

The Facts

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2020 (750ml) - 8 90841 00205 5
2018 (750ml) - 8 90841 00205 5

Origins Spain > Rioja > Rioja Alta

Appellation Rioja Alta

Varietal Tempranillo

Cepage 100% Tempranillo

Winemaking Manual harvesting in boxes, with cluster selection in the vineyards. The grapes are transported refrigerated to the winery to maintain their integrity. After rigorous quality control on optical sorting tables, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occur naturally. Two years of aging in our own American oak barrels (new the first year and four-year-old barrels the second). We perform four traditional rackings by candlelight, from barrel to barrel. Bottled in June 2023.

Aging 2 years in American oak, 1st new, 2nd used, 1 year in bottle

Alcohol by Volume 14.5%

Annual Production 650,000 bottles

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Great aromatic intensity and fruit concentration.

Aromas Red fruits. Balsamic aroma of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and roasted coffee.

Mouthfeel Long, balanced and fresh, with fine and silky tannins.

Tasting Notes Intense and brilliant garnet color with a vivid ruby rim. On the nose, it stands out for its high intensity, with notes of red fruits—raspberries, wild strawberries, and redcurrants—wrapped in a marked balsamic aroma of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and roasted coffee. On the palate, it is long, balanced, and fresh, with fine and silky tannins. A long finish, where the initial balsamic and fresh red fruit aromas characteristic of Viña Alberdi reappear.

Selling Point Elegant, fruity Rioja with barrel-aged complexity

Pairings Versatile.Light snacks, barbecue, rice dishes, pasta, soups, as well as grilled meats and mild fish

Awards 2020 - 93pts James Suckling, 92pts Robert Parker, 92pts Tim Atkin

The Story

Viña Alberdi is one of the most beloved wines of La Rioja Alta, S.A., known for its approachable style, vibrant fruit, and outstanding quality. It is crafted entirely from Tempranillo grapes grown in the winery’s own vineyards in the Rioja Alta subregion.

The wine was created to offer a more accessible and versatile Rioja, without sacrificing the elegance and aging potential that define the house style. Aged in American oak barrels made by the winery’s own cooperage, Viña Alberdi displays the perfect balance between ripe red fruit and the soft, toasty notes of oak.

It is often considered the entry point to the world of La Rioja Alta, S.A. wines, combining tradition with a more modern, expressive character. Its consistent quality, food-friendliness, and authenticity have made it a favorite among both wine lovers and professionals around the world.

Vina Alberdi was a wine name created in 1974 to replace the old "Tercer Ano" and named after Nicolás Alberdi who was president of La Rioja Alta S.A.

Videos

Viña Alberdi Reserva 2020 (ENG): Intensity, vibrancy, and enjoyment.

Its lively acidity, fleshy core, breadth and versatility, and polished tannins... The new 2020 vintage of Viña Alberdi, which we present to you in this video, showcases all the qualities that reflect its maturity and its ability to exemplify what makes a great Rioja wine.

Viña Alberdi Reserva 2020 (ENG): Intensity, vibrancy, and enjoyment.

Its lively acidity, fleshy core, breadth and versatility, and polished tannins... The new 2020 vintage of Viña Alberdi, which we present to you in this video, showcases all the qualities that reflect its maturity and its ability to exemplify what makes...

Its lively acidity, fleshy core, breadth and versatility, and polished tannins... The new 2020 vintage of Viña Alberdi, which we present to you in this video, showcases all the qualities that reflect its maturity and its ability to exemplify what makes a great Rioja wine.

About La Rioja Alta, S.A.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.

Producer Story

La Rioja Alta, S.A. was founded on July 10, 1890, in the Barrio de la Estación of Haro, by five families united by their passion for making high-quality wines in Rioja. From its beginnings, the winery focused on producing elegant wines with great aging potential, combining the best of tradition with careful winemaking.

Over the years, La Rioja Alta, S.A. has remained true to its origins, maintaining traditional methods such as in-house barrel-making, manual racking, and long aging in both barrel and bottle while also continually investing in innovation and quality control to adapt to modern demands.

Today, it is a benchmark in the Spanish wine world, known for its iconic wines—such as Gran Reserva 890 and Gran Reserva 904—and for its commitment to excellence.