La Rioja Alta

La Rioja Alta

La Rioja Alta

Established in 1890 by five families with one common aim of producing the very best wines possible. La Rioja Alta has been for 129 years (and continues to be) the ultimate benchmark for traditional Rioja, renown worldwide for their sensational, age-worthy, and great value Reserva and Gran Reserva wines such as Vina Ardanza Reserva, Gran Reserva 904 and Gran Reserva 890. They also own estates in Galicia (Lagar de Cervera) and Ribera del Duero (Aster) producing a wonderful wines from each respective region.

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  1. 2018

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Alberdi Reserva, 2018

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

    from £27.80

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    A great introduction to La Rioja Alta!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Alberdi 2018 was the only wine created by La Rioja Alta in 2018, and as such all the grapes usually destined for Gran Reservas 890, 904 and Arana as well as Reserva Viña Ardanza, were used in this instead. 100% Tempranillo from the vineyards of Mayorita, Rebollar and Bardal in addition to specific plots of El Palo, Rodezn... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 93
    Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate) 92
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    Standard Bottle (1 x 75cl)

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    £27.80
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    Case (12 x 75cl)

    Only 7 Available
    £264.00

    (£22.00 per bottle | £69.60 Saved)

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  2. 2017

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2017

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

    from £34.20

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    The benchmark for traditional Rioja Reserva!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Ardanza is the flagship wine from La Rioja Alta, one of the most traditional wineries in Rioja. 2017 was declared as `very good` by the Rioja DOCa board; but referred to as `excellent` by the estate themselves with Technical Director and Head Winemaker, Julio Saénz, declaring `2017 is a truly classic Ardanza, it reminds m... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 95
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    Standard Bottle (1 x 75cl)

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    £34.20
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    Case (12 x 75cl)

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    £324.05

    (£27.00 per bottle | £86.35 Saved)

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  3. Fuller, decadent red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    Viña Arana was rebranded and relaunched as a Gran Reserva (upgraded from Reserva) with the 2012 vintage. It is a Tempranillo-dominant blend, however, the Mazuelo component has been replaced with Graciano, and it is this adjustment that allows the wine to have a much greater ageing potential, and rightfully takes its place along... Read more
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    Standard Bottle (1 x 75cl)

    10+ In Stock
    £46.50
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    Case (6 x 75cl)

    Only 2 Available
    £220.74

    (£36.79 per bottle | £58.26 Saved)

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  4. Rich, powerful red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    Bodegas Áster is La Rioja Alta`s winery in Ribera del Duero located in the village of Anguix, Burgos. This is 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) from the estates single-vineyard `El Otero`, where vines have an average age of 80 years old; some of the oldest in the entire region. It is only made in the very best vintages and rec... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Tim Atkin MW 96
    James Suckling 93
    Josh Reynolds 93
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    Standard Bottle (1 x 75cl)

    10+ In Stock
    £50.90
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    Case (6 x 75cl)

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    £241.20

    (£40.20 per bottle | £64.20 Saved)

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  5. Fuller, decadent red
    An iconic Gran Reserva from La Rioja Alta, which is at full maturity and drinking wonderfully now. It`s becoming harder to source mature vintages from this renown estate, so it`s a real coup to have this fantastic wine in stock!... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Decanter 95
    Wine Advocate 94
    Jancis Robinson MW 17.5
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    Standard Bottle (1 x 75cl)

    10+ In Stock
    £112.60
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    Case (6 x 75cl)

    Only 5 Available
    £534.00

    (£89.00 per bottle | £141.60 Saved)

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  6. 2016

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2016

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

    from £118.00

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    The benchmark for traditional Rioja Reserva!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Ardanza is the flagship wine from La Rioja Alta, one of the most traditional wineries in Rioja. 2016 was declared as `very good` by the Rioja DOCa board; a warm and dry summer has given the wine a real ripeness to the fruit, which is well-balanced by freshness and perfume from the high-altitude, old-vine Garnacha that is t... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 95
    International Wine and Spirits 2022 95
    Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate) 94+
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    Double Magnum Case (1 x 300cl)

    Only 4 Available
    £118.00
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  7. 2017

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2017

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

    from £135.00

    Add to Order
    The benchmark for traditional Rioja Reserva!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Ardanza is the flagship wine from La Rioja Alta, one of the most traditional wineries in Rioja. 2017 was declared as `very good` by the Rioja DOCa board; but referred to as `excellent` by the estate themselves with Technical Director and Head Winemaker, Julio Saénz, declaring `2017 is a truly classic Ardanza, it reminds m... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 95
    In Bond

    Case (12 x 75cl)

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    £238.00
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    Magnum Case (3 x 150cl)

    Only 9 Available
    £140.00
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  8. 2016

    La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza Reserva, 2016

    La Rioja Alta

    Medium, luscious red

    from £154.80

    Add to Order
    The benchmark for traditional Rioja Reserva!
    Medium, luscious red
    Viña Ardanza is the flagship wine from La Rioja Alta, one of the most traditional wineries in Rioja. 2016 was declared as `very good` by the Rioja DOCa board; a warm and dry summer has given the wine a real ripeness to the fruit, which is well-balanced by freshness and perfume from the high-altitude, old-vine Garnacha that is t... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    James Suckling 95
    International Wine and Spirits 2022 95
    Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate) 94+
    Retail

    Double Magnum (1 x 300cl)

    Only 4 Available
    £154.80
    Retail
    Only 4 Available
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    Double Magnum Case (1 x 300cl)

    Only 4 Available
    £154.80
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    Only 4 Available
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  9. Fuller, decadent red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    Viña Arana was rebranded and relaunched as a Gran Reserva (upgraded from Reserva) with the 2012 vintage. It is a Tempranillo-dominant blend, however, the Mazuelo component has been replaced with Graciano, and it is this adjustment that allows the wine to have a much greater ageing potential, and rightfully takes its place along... Read more
    In Bond

    Case (6 x 75cl)

    Only 2 Available
    £167.93
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  10. Rich, powerful red Suitable for Vegan,Suitable for Vegetarian
    Bodegas Áster is La Rioja Alta`s winery in Ribera del Duero located in the village of Anguix, Burgos. This is 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) from the estates single-vineyard `El Otero`, where vines have an average age of 80 years old; some of the oldest in the entire region. It is only made in the very best vintages and rec... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Tim Atkin MW 96
    James Suckling 93
    Josh Reynolds 93
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    Case (6 x 75cl)

    10+ In Stock
    £180.00
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