La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2021

Rioja, Spain

Wine Advocate 94 points! Vinous 92 points! Wine Spectator 91 points! James Suckling 94 points!

La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Seleccion Especial is a gorgeous Spanish red wine gem for the ages from one of the top producers in the renowned Rioja wine region. With more than 50,000 casks and 6.4 million bottles stored at any one time, La Rioja Alta S.A. is unique in its ability to supply large quantities of fully mature wines of world class quality. The Bodega was formed in 1890 as a partnership of 5 quality-conscious growers keen to exploit the export potential for well-made 'modern' Rioja. La Rioja Alta has never let standards slip and continues to this day the tradition of careful long aging that gives Rioja its unique character. These wines offer a wonderfully complex bouquet, rich flavors, a seductively smooth texture, and are all ready to drink on release.

“It has terrific balance and freshness and pungent, focused and precise flavors. Without a doubt, this is the finest Alberdi I can remember. 650,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2024. Drink 2026-2036."—Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate 94 points!

"The 2021 Reserva Viña Alberdi Selección Especial (100% Tempranillo; Rioja Alta & Alavesa) marks only the second Selección Especial since 2001. On the nose, bitter orange, petit four and dried red fruit lead, wrapped in polished oak. Dry, lightly enveloping and structured, the palate brings tobacco and black fruit notes. Its vintage quality shows clearly, lending energy and length to a very classical Rioja."—Vinous 92 points!

Enjoy La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Seleccion Especial with roast pork, lamb, grilled steak, paella, and aged cheeses.