La Rioja Alta Reserva Viña Alberdi 2020

Ripe cherry, vanilla cream, and a balsamic note drift off the glass, with a soft jam-like sweetness tucked underneath. Drawn from multiple Rioja Alta vineyards and aged first in new American oak before moving to used barrels, this 100% Tempranillo is built for easy pleasure. Supple and light on its feet, with gentle tannins and a smooth, fruit-forward texture that carries a modest oak signature through to the finish. A warm 2020 vintage wine, unpretentious, crowd-pleasing, and comfortable in its own skin.