{"product_id":"2019-ondarre-gran-reserva-2020-vina-ardanza-rioja-gift-box","title":"The Rioja Favourites Gift Box","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRioja’s Perfect Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo of our most popular wines, brought together in one rather special Christmas gift. This Rioja duo pairs the mellow, savoury charm of Bodegas Ondarre’s Gran Reserva with the fragrant elegance of La Rioja Alta’s celebrated Viña Ardanza. Presented in a gift box, it is a thoughtful present for the Rioja lover in the family, a generous thank-you for a festive host or a delicious way to stock the table for the celebrations ahead. Two customer favourites, each with its own personality and plenty of reasons to linger over dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm, expressive and beautifully mellow, Ondarre’s Gran Reserva captures the comforting appeal of traditionally aged Rioja. Red cherry and ripe plum mingle with dried fruit, cedar and vanilla, opening towards tobacco, leather and gentle baking spice. The aromas have an inviting savoury depth, with the fruit still clearly present beneath the layers developed through patient maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rounded and velvety, with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep its generous flavours balanced. Cherry, toasted oak and sweet spice carry through a lingering, savoury finish. Already rewarding to drink, this is a bottle for leisurely winter dinners, bringing the pleasure of mature Rioja without needing years of further cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoised, fragrant and full of detail, Viña Ardanza brings a brighter, more finely structured expression of Rioja to the pairing. Cherry, redcurrant and blueberry unfold alongside cedar, clove and nutmeg, with subtle cocoa and toasted oak adding depth. A delicate balsamic lift keeps the bouquet fresh, revealing more of its complexity as the wine opens in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate combines generous fruit with polished tannins and lively acidity, giving it both breadth and definition. Supple through the middle, it builds towards a long finish of red fruit and savoury spice. Delicious with a little air now, it also has the balance to develop beautifully in bottle, making this a gift with something to enjoy immediately and something worth setting aside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne favourite Rioja would make a lovely present, but two make Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with rosemary-roasted lamb, rib of beef, roast turkey with chestnut stuffing, slow-braised venison, mushroom Wellington or mature Manchego.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gift box contains one 75cl bottle of 2019 Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Gran Reserva and one 75cl bottle of 2020 La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva. Both celebrate Rioja’s tradition of patient oak and bottle ageing, while offering an engaging contrast: Ondarre’s mellow, savoury generosity alongside Ardanza’s fragrant fruit and elegant structure. Together, they make a rewarding introduction to the region and a welcome gift for someone who already knows its charms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56469738193281,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/rioja_gift_box.png?v=1793547007","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2019-ondarre-gran-reserva-2020-vina-ardanza-rioja-gift-box","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}