Artadi Grandes Anadas - 1999 (18L) Hermitage a gorgeous nose of creme

a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis

with this level of acidity and tannin

A stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color

Delving further into the aromatics there is a hint of spice and white pepper

I would suggest a good two to three hours of decanting prior to service

Artadi Grandes Anadas - 1999 (18L) Hermitage a gorgeous nose of cremeAt the top of the Artadi hierarchy is this limited production cuvees. Grandes Anadas is a majestic, ageworthy Rioja that may well be the single greatest wine made in that appellation. It is a broodingly backward, formidable wine with amazing concentration, purity, and overall balance. Long and concentrated, with a 40 50 second finish, it requires 3 4 years of cellaring and should evolve gracefully for three decades. This is a classic, yet singular