La Rioja Alta, founded in 1890, remains one of Rioja’s top producers. This muscular Reserva frames black fruit and spicey notes with firm but not hard supporting tannins, making it ideal for current consumption with hearty beef dishes. A long and long explosive finish with uplifting acidity amplifies its stature. It grows in the glass, so savor it with a meal.
93 Michael Apstein
La Rioja Alta, Rioja Reserva (Spain) “Viña Alberdi” 2020 ($25)
By Michael Apstein
