This wine is known for its bright garnet color and intense red cherry tones. On the nose, it offers aromatic intensity of ripe fruit, strawberries, raspberries, and red berries, along with pleasant balsamic notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. On the palate, it is round and balanced, with sweet, round tannins and a long, fruity, and balsamic aftertaste.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Intense and brilliant garnet colour with a vivid ruby rim.
- Aroma: 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.
- Palate: Long, balanced, and fresh, with fine and silky tannins. A long finish, where the initial balsamic and fresh red fruit aromas reappear.
Food Pairings
Viña Alberdi is characterized by notable food-pairing versatility. It is an ideal companion to:
- appetizers
- Snacks and barbecues.
- Perfect with rice, pastas, and stews, and great with lightly grilled meat and fish.
- Roasted meats
- Grilled vegetables
- Hard cheeses
- Spicy dishes
- Dishes with earthy flavours
Critics Reviews:
The wine has received positive reviews:
- James Suckling: Rated it 92 points, describing it as having attractive aromas of sweet spices, smoke, and seaweed, with hints of Iberico ham.
- Wine Spectator: Rated it 91 points, noting flavors of soft cherry and plum fruit, mandarin orange peel, and dried flowers and herbs.
- CellarTracker: Average score of 90.6 points, with notes of allspice, lavender, cedar, dried cherry, leather, tobacco, earthy, and dill.
Drink Window
The 2019 Viña Alberdi Reserva is approachable now, offering immediate enjoyment. However, it also possesses the structure to develop further complexity with additional bottle aging. Optimal drinking is anticipated between now and 2029.
This wine exemplifies the quality and tradition of La Rioja Alta, making it a compelling choice for both current enjoyment and future appreciation.
