Meeting friends outdoors, wine 1. No detailed notes taken (again!).
Friendly and quaffable Rioja, yet misssing typical Reserva complexity and concentration.
Cherry red, scarlet rim.
Savory nose revealing strawberry jam, sour cherry, vanilla, blackberry, tobacco, red plum, red currant jam, with sweet undertones of chocolate and butterscotch.
Soft and rustic palate. Medium(-) body (13%), ok acidity. Velvety tannins. Blackberry, strawberry, diluted prune, laurel, plum skins, black cherry and cacao beans.
Medium length finish of cherry-filled chocolate and touch of prune.
Paired assortment of snacks quite well.
82-83/100
Meeting friends outdoors, wine 1. No detailed notes taken (again!).
Friendly and quaffable Rioja, yet misssing typical Reserva complexity and concentration.
Cherry red, scarlet rim.
Savory nose revealing strawberry jam, sour cherry, vanilla, blackberry, tobacco, red plum, red currant jam, with sweet undertones of chocolate and butterscotch.
Soft and rustic palate. Medium(-) body (13%), ok acidity. Velvety tannins. Blackberry, strawberry, diluted prune, laurel, plum skins, black cherry and cacao beans.
Medium length finish of cherry-filled chocolate and touch of prune.
Paired assortment of snacks quite well.
82-83/100
Sep 27th, 2020
La Rioja, Spain
