VIÑA ALBERDI

RESERVA 2003

Because the ripening process was halted by extreme temperatures and a lack of rainfall in July and August, the 2003 crop required technically demanding procedures aimed at enhancing quality. La Rioja Alta, S.A. decided on a selective harvest and only the vineyards in the highest areas provided the grapes to produce this Viña Alberdi.

Tempranillo from Briñas, Rodezno and Labastida.

The fermentation processes were normal and the wine was dry after 12 days. After hard fermentation and devatting, it underwent 26 days of malolactic fermentation. It was aged for 2 years in American oak casks, new oak for the first year and oak an average of 3 years old for the second. It was racked four times by hand and by candlelight. Bottled in January, 2007.

Alcohol content: 13%
IPT: 57
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l (tartaric)
Volatile acidity: 0.80 g/l (acetic)
Serving temperature: 18 ºC.

Bright cherry red, with a medium robe and light pinkish highlights in the glass. Intense, very fresh aroma, with hints of wild strawberries and sweet raspberries, perfectly assembled with balsamic hints of cinnamon, roasting, coconut and vanilla. Round and well-bodied to the palate, slightly acid and therefore lively. Smooth, silky tannins, thanks to perfectly ripened grapes and ageing in the cask. Good, slightly acid and fresh after-taste.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Viña Alberdi 2003 is perfect with aperitifs, rice, potato stews, small game and mid-cured cheese.

150 cl. Bottle
75 cl. Bottle
37.5 cl. Bottle