Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Feb 19
(fermentation and malo in foudre and 16 months of aging in French oak barriques, half of them new) Dark ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black/blue fruit liqueur, mocha and incense, along with subtle cola and smoky oak nuances that expand in the glass. Sappy, concentrated and seamless on the palate, offering deeply intense blackberry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors that are given spine and lift by a core of juicy acidity. Delivers a suave blend of richness and finesse and finishes impressively long and sweet, with harmonious tannins adding gentle grip.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2032
Spain Vineyard Fine Wine

Spain

Spain, a leading wine producer, offers diverse wines from its varied regions. In Rioja, Tempranillo produces elegant, age-worthy reds, with top producers like Bodegas Marqués de Riscal and Bodegas Muga. Ribera del Duero also excels with Tempranillo, featuring esteemed estates like Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus. Priorat is known for bold red blends from Garnacha and Cariñena, with top wineries like Alvaro Palacios. In Galicia, Albariño shines in Rías Baixas, while Penedès is famed for Cava from houses like Freixenet.