La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva 2015

93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2015 Viña Alberdi Reserva from La Rioja Alta is just a stunning wine and a superb value, as seems to always be the case! The wine is composed entirely of Tempranillo and offers up a beautifully pure and classic bouquet of red and black cherries, raspberries, cinnamon, cloves, lavender, salty soil tones, Cuban cigar wrapper and toasted coconut American oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full and very elegant in profile, with a velvety attack, a sappy core, great backend soil definition, tangy acids, a bit of buried tannin, great grip and a very long, poised and complex finish. This is such a classic, old school Rioja bottling from La Rioja Alta that never seems to get the respect it deserves! 2021-2050. (Jan/Feb 2021)"

93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of subtle red fruit with plums, spice and cedar. Some dried flowers and dried spices, such as paprika. It’s medium-bodied with some pretty, ripe fruit in the center palate, fine tannins and a citrus and cedar undertone to the finish. Drink or hold. (10/13/20)"

92 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glistening ruby-red. Lively, smoke- and spice-accented cherry and red berry aromas are complemented by floral and tobacco flourishes. Seamless and focused on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter with air. Shows very good energy and repeating floral character on a long, focused finish framed by well-integrated tannins. Drink: 2022-2030. (Apr 2021)"