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.
Viņa Alberdi 2003 is perfect with aperitifs, rice, potato
stews, small game and mid-cured cheese.
The 2003 Vina Alberdi from the famed La Rioja Alta contains
some declassified fruit. The wine is a classically-styled Rioja with a nose of
earth, mushroom, mineral, cherry, and blackberry. This is followed by an
elegant wine with a silky texture, good depth and concentration, considerable
complexity, and a seamless finish. It is at its peak now and will continue to
drink well for another five years. It personifies finesse. - 90 points by Wine
Advocate
