{"product_id":"la-rioja-alta-rioja-vina-alberdi-reserva-2021-750ml","title":"La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eLa Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva Selección Especial — Rioja Alta 2021\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViña Alberdi is the entry-level Reserva of La Rioja Alta — and the 2021 vintage is something genuinely extraordinary. This is only the second vintage in the wine’s history to receive the designation “Selección Especial”; the first was the legendary 2001. Sourced from 40-year-old Tempranillo vines in Rodezno and Labastida, harvested manually in boxes with cluster selection in the vineyard, and aged two years in American oak — new barrels the first year, four-year-old barrels the second — with four traditional rackings by candlelight. Wine Advocate awarded it 94 points. Vinous gave it 92. Wine Spectator 91. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, brilliant garnet with a vivid ruby rim. The nose is high-intensity and expressive: raspberries, wild strawberries, redcurrants, wrapped in balsamic aromas of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and roasted coffee. On the palate, it is long, balanced, and fresh, with fine, silky tannins, terrific energy, and a long finish where red fruit and balsamic notes reappear with remarkable precision. Drink now through 2036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Advocate 94 — “Without a doubt, this is the finest Alberdi I can remember… very classical and very clean, showing incipient complexity. It has terrific balance and freshness and pungent, focused and precise flavors.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eVinous 92 — “Marks only the second Selección Especial since 2001… its vintage quality shows clearly, lending energy and length to a very classical Rioja.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator 91 — “A harmonious red, round and creamy, with a pure beam of ripe black cherry fruit married to supple tannins and accents of graphite, spice box and dark chocolate.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eOscar Garcia, Wine Buyer, 67Wine — “One 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\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Rioja Alta, Rioja Alta, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 — Selección Especial (only 2nd since 2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja DOCa — Reserva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Tempranillo — avg. 40-year-old vines, Rodezno \u0026amp; Labastida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years American oak (new + 4-year-old barrels), 4 rackings by candlelight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry, wild strawberry, redcurrant, caramel, vanilla, toffee, roasted coffee, silky tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now through 2036\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcuterie, barbecue, rice dishes, pasta, stews, grilled meats and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 94-point Rioja Reserva Selección Especial at an honest price — Viña Alberdi 2021 is the benchmark for what classic Rioja Alta can be.\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-2021-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}