Sourced entirely from Rioja Alta, this one reveals characteristic varietal spicy red berry and red currant scents with generous ripe red fruit, lively acidity and moderate tannins on the palate. Drinking well with food, it could use another 2 to 3 years to soften youthful acidity and integrate more fully.
A blend of Monastrell, Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera and Syrah. Dense ruby-purple in colour with an earthy plum and blackcurrant nose; medium-bodied, dry and well balanced.
A new-style single estate-grown wine made entirely from Graciano. Rarely used on its own, this grape was perceived to show special qualities in this particular terroir which spurred the decision to produce a single-variety wine. It shows distinctive peppery, spicy scents with dark fruit on the nose and concentrated blackberry and dark cherry on the palate. Well-structured and full-bodied, it finishes with satisfying length rounded out with a deft kiss of oak.
Made in a somewhat traditional style but with a modern twist, this blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo is aged in American white oak for 24 months with additional bottle aging before release. Opens with enticingly spicy, developed red and dark fruit and elegant sandalwood perfume. Supple, refined fruit flavours encompass black and red currant as well as blackberry, with lightly firm tannic grip, bright acidity and a splash of milk chocolate on the smoothly integrated finish.
Clear very deep garnet. Medium-intensity, oaky nose of blackberries with coffee and black liquorice. The alcohol is a bit hot, but the blackberry fruit is tasty and the tannins smooth. Best now.
Clear, very deep garnet. Mature nose of black cherry jam and stewed plums with a bit of “barnyard.” Full-bodied and very fruity (more cherry jam). The fruit, high alcohol and tannins are in lovely balance now, so drink up.
This is a classic Cava blend offering fragrant floral and yellow fruit on the nose with lively mousse, green apple, lime and distinctive, almost metallic mineral emerging on the palate. Lean and refreshingly light in alcohol.