Viña Alberdi, Reserva (2019)

REGION: Rioja COUNTRY: Spain GRAPE(S): 100% Tempranillo  BODY: Full ABV: 14.5% Bright, deep ruby color with dark cherry hues on the rim of the glass. It stands out for its intensity, with red fruit aromas (strawberries, raspberries, redcurrant and cherry) leading to elegant notes of vanilla, toffee, coffee cream, cinnamon, brioche and hazelnuts. The balance between acidity and alcohol stands out on the palate, with soft, sweet, rounded tannins. WINEMAKING NOTES:  The grapes were picked by hand and placed in tanks where alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place naturally. This wine was aged for two years in American oak barrels made by in-house coopers —new ones in the first year and four-year-old barrels in the second year. PAIRS WELL WITH: Tapas, barbecue, paella, pasta, grilled meat and fish.