Alcohol: 13%
Zwei Traubensorten 90% Tempranillo und 5% Graciano und 5% Mazuelo, er war 26 Monate in Eichenfässern und den Rest in der Flasche. Er hat eine rubinrote Farbe mit dunkleren Schattierungen. Traditionelles Bukett der Rioja Alavesa mit Akzenten von Vanille und getoastetem Eichenholz, komplexes Aroma. Eindruck von Frische in ausgewogener Kombination mit grosser Weichheit im Abgang.
Bewertung: Goldmedaille International Wine Challenge London 2002
Aromas of cinnamon and balsamic intermingle with flavours of very ripe fruit on the palate. The oak flavours from 23 months aging in barrel are beautifully integrated.
Starts off a little shaky, but just needs a little time in a decanter to right itself and blow off some dusty aromas. Underneath that is some toasty oak, along with cherry, vanilla and tobacco flavors. It's relatively light, supple and ready to drink tonight with roast lamb.(Wine Enthusiast)
Winemaker Notes:
Complex aroma of spices with a predominance of liquorice, while the oak remains discreet. Intense colour with a slight accumulation of yellow, masked by the powerful red hue of the grape. On the palate, the impression of acidity on the tip of the tongue is immediately reflected towards the back by a touch of persistent tannin. Meanwhile soft on the finish, with no fixation at the back of the mouth and a lasting sensation of toast developing underneath the tongue.
