Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Best on Day 2 after it brightened up. The 2008 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of blackberry compote, coffee, Werther’s Chocolate, tobacco leaf, leather, teriyaki, demi-glace, and dry earth. On the palate the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. This is delicious and has to be one of the great values in Ribera del Duero. Drink now through 2032+. — 20 days ago
Stunning Gran Reserva. In a league of it's own — a month ago
Lovely wine - great value - a brilliant introduction to Ribera. My everyday red wine — 2 months ago
Deep ruby color; black cherries, graphite, and raspberries on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like cherries, strawberry sauce, dried flowers, and crushed gravel with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok. I love it! Nellie liked it after a long decant. — a day ago
Alessandro Dalle Carbonare
It took a while to figured out what sort of big boy this wine was. Pristine and so young. Still bright and perfectly composed. Incredible for a wine made for the first time. Such a real “fuoriclasse”. — 14 days ago