90% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 3% Mazuelo and 4% Garnacha from old bush vines planted on alluvial clay/limestone soils. Stainless steel fermented, followed by 24 months in used French and American oak before a further 12 months in bottle.
Fabulous, fabulous, heady, sweet smell like warm oak covered in melted butter. Perfect Rioja Reserva. Lively acidity and evolved, baked fruits. Cracking wine.
Alc 13.7%, TA 5.89g/l, pH 3.58. Available from Wine Direct and 89 branches.
15/10/2008