2010 was a great vintage in Rioja in general and seems to be exceptional here, with a 2010 Viña Ardanza Selecci?n Especial (what used to be Reserva Especial) that can challenge any of the recent vintages and hopefully can develop in bottle to reach...
Bright, energetic aromas of spice-accented black raspberry, cherry cola and mocha, plus a touch of potpourri. Spicy and broad in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet dark berry and cherry liqueur flavors and a sweetening hint of vanilla. The cherry and s...
Bright red. Red cherry and flowers on the perfumed nose; much more fragrant than the 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Then fresh and juicy, with bright red fruit repeating in the mouth. Finishes long and savory, showcasing notable purity. Outstanding cool-cl...
Black cherry, almond and earth flavors are the hallmarks of this solidly built red. Shows excellent cut and length, offering notes of iron and tamarind that seep in as this plays out on the long finish, Drink now through 2028. 900 cases made, 450 cases im...
The 2019 Barbaresco Albesani Santo Stefano is deep and beautifully resonant in the glass. Bright red fruit, crushed flowers, tobacco, incense and orange peel open first, lending quite a bit of aromatic presence. Another year or two will help the tannin...