To Those Who Wait
Think of all the things you can do in the twenty minutes after you’ve decanted these Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja wines as you wait for their aged character to truly come alive. You could peacefully reflect on your day. You could start reading that book you've been dying to get to. You could uncomfortably sit through enough of an entire episode of Animal Hospital to know that you never EVER want to see it again and still have time to wipe the tears of shame from your eyes.
You could even prepare a nice pasta or roasted pork dish that would go well with the subtle red cherry aromas and red fruit and tobacco flavors of the 2001 Reserva. Or how about a tomato dish that you could pair with the well-balanced roundness of the 2003 Reserva? Why, one could open a bottle of the 2001 Gran Reserva, pour a couple glasses, then call a nearby friend and convince them that coming over to share in its harmoniously smooth characteristics is way better than watching Animal Hospital. ‘Cause it is. Seriously.
However you decide to spend twenty minutes before enjoying the four bottles within this Berberana Spanish Library Vertical, just remember: Animal Hospital isn’t worth your time. I’m sure there’s an episode of Bridezillas on that’d be way better.
Features
1999 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
Clear but brick red in color. The nose possesses early aspects of earthiness that give way to essences of stewed red fruits after decanting. The tannins remain present yet are noticeably mellowed with age. The earth notes continue on to the palate with subtle hints of tart cherry pie. Silky and elegant finish that underscores the maturity of this wine.
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
Typically bricky in color from lengthy bottle aging. After decanting and 20+ minutes of oxidation, the nose reveals subtle notes of red cherries. Soft on the palate, the structure of the wine still shows through with mild tannins and intriguing tastes of tobacco, earth and red fruits. The finish is supple and elegant. This wine should be consumed with foods such as tapas, pork dishes and lighter red sauces. Excellent as an aperitif with sharp hard cheeses and salumi.
2003 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Gran Reserva 750ml
Specs
1999 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Varietals: 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
- D.O.C.: Rioja, Spain
- Alcohol: 13%
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
2003 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Varietals: 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
- Alcohol: 13%
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Gran Reserva 750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
- pH: 3.45
- Residual sugar: 1.3 g/l
Specs
1999 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Varietals: 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
- D.O.C.: Rioja, Spain
- Alcohol: 13%
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
2003 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Reserva 750ml
- Varietals: 80% Tempranillo; 20% Garnacha
- Alcohol: 13%
2001 Berberana Viña Alarde Spanish Rioja Gran Reserva 750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
- pH: 3.45
- Residual sugar: 1.3 g/l
Vendor Details
Berberana Viña Alarde
- Founded:
- 1877
- Location:
- Rioja, Spain
Sales Stats
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- 3m 43.880s
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