Plum, cherry, and smoky notes on the nose
Medium bodied on the palate
Smooth layers of plum and tobacco on the finish, nicely integrated
Summary:
A style debate has ensued in the Rioja region of Spain lately with some wines showing an obvious modern, extracted style and others a more reserved, subtle style. This wine is squarely in the more reserved, subtle camp which is considered the traditional style. It comes across like a smoky Pinot Noir, and with the extending aging done in barrel at the winery it has a smooth and well-integrated profile. I recommend it as a great example of a classic Rioja, and suggest you enjoy this with a good pork chop or something subtle in flavor. Expect to pay $20, and raise a glass!
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