{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-rioja-vina-alberdi-reserva-2020-750ml","title":"La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2020 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003e67Wine Buyer's Review\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscar Garcia, Wine Buyer — 67Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most classic and historic producers in all of Rioja. Medium-bodied with chewy tannins and ripe red fruit flavors. Beautiful finish with a lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExpert Reviews — Vintage 2020\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A classical, typical Rioja Alta red with elegant notes of vanilla, coconut, smoked spices and strawberries. Refined and suave, with fine tannins and a long, creamy finish. Juicy and elegant. Really approachable now, but give it two more years to get more mushroom complexity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Wine Advocate — 92 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A versatile version of the Haro reds. Classical nose of ripe fruit, American oak and spices, with subtle notes of forest floor, still young. The palate is velvety and very balanced with polished tannins. Approachable but should also age. Drinking 2024–2029.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker Description — Vintage 2020\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRflT9PR8qmMmcMJUztLVQoJLiyqU47wHC6JQ\u0026amp;s\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf\" alt=\"Visits to wineries and wine-related activities in la Rioja | spain.info\" style=\"max-width: 1920px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage was characterized by a long growing cycle and perfect phenolic ripening, producing wines with great aromatic intensity and fruit concentration, well-balanced between alcohol and acidity, and highly suitable for long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Tempranillo from La Rioja Alta’s own vineyards in Rodezno and Labastida, with an average vine age of 40 years. Manual harvesting in boxes with cluster selection in the vineyard. Grapes are transported refrigerated to maintain integrity, followed by rigorous quality control on optical sorting tables. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occur naturally. Two years of aging in American oak barrels (new the first year, four-year-old barrels the second), with four traditional rackings by candlelight. Bottled June 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense and brilliant garnet color with a vivid ruby rim. On the nose, high intensity with notes of raspberries, wild strawberries, and redcurrants, wrapped in balsamic aromas of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and roasted coffee. On the palate, long, balanced, and fresh with fine, silky tannins and a long finish where the initial balsamic and red fruit aromas reappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally versatile — ideal with appetizers, charcuterie, and barbecue; perfect with rice, pasta, and stews; excellent alongside lightly grilled meat and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968901271835,"sku":"210000025453","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/yfofndjjl6lzm5ur3clm.jpg?v=1772555769","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/la-rioja-alta-rioja-vina-alberdi-reserva-2020-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}