Bright, expressive and impeccably polished, the 2020 Viña Alberdi opens with lifted aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry, layered with notes of vanilla, sweet spice, cedar and a touch of dill from classic American oak ageing. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity that carry flavours of red berries, dried herbs and subtle tobacco through to a clean, savoury finish. Approachable yet refined, this is a beautifully balanced Rioja that overdelivers for its class. Ideal with roast chicken, Iberico pork, lamb chops, grilled mushrooms or tomato-based dishes like pasta and paella, where its freshness and gentle spice complement rather than overpower.