Country: Spain Region: Rioja Varietal: Tempranillo Vintage: 2018 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: La Rioja Alta Description:This excellent, classic Rioja Reserva, Rich black cherry fruits overlaid with gentle vanilla spice and a long sweet finish. Perfect with roast lamb.  John Wilson, Irish Times Tasting Note:La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva is a deep, ripe cherry red in colour with a clean, bright pink rim. On the nose dominating aromas of ripe red fruit, currants and licorice, rounded off with sweet notes of vanilla, caramel, jam and spices. The palate is smooth, elegant, medium-bodied and well balanced with sweet and tasty tannins. Pleasant finish with ripe fruit, herbs, vanilla and caramel flavours. Food Matches:Casseroles / Lamb / Smoked Fish / Soft Cheese