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2012 Vina Ardanza, Reserva, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain

Drink soonRunning lowLuis Gutiérrez 94/100

We’ve been blessed with a string of exceptional vintages for Viña Ardanza of late. From the ‘very good’ vintage, this 2012 continues form. This famed traditional Rioja of Gran Reserva quality (aged for 3 years in barrel & 2 in bottle prior to release), will offer superb drinking pleasure over 3-12+ years and sure to bring a smile to many a face. One to enjoy while the 2010 slumbers in the cellar (although that is already proving hard to resist!) The wines of La Rioja Alta are a true favourite of Berry Bros.& Rudd and our customers. One of the pioneers of Rioja, established in 1890 and still fa

Colour / grapered · Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinto Roriz
RegionRioja, Spain
Drink window2020–2030
2020Drink soon2030
Best withBeef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry

Critics

Luis Gutiérrez 94/100

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James Suckling 95/100

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Vivino community 4.3/5

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (8 critics) 92/100

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Consumption history

Bottles opened · 21 total

21 bottles · Historical reconciliation 2026-06-16 · Backfilled: bottles bought minus current stock (incl. in-bond). Historical drinking that predates the manual drink log.