92 Points James Suckling: A fresh, rather zesty red with berry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Hints of chocolate. Medium body. Nice tannins. Tangy acidity.
90 Points Wine Spectator: An elegant red, featuring orange peel acidity that acts as a lightly juicy frame for the silky weave of macerated cherry flavors, with a spiced thread of anise and milled white pepper and notes of cured tobacco. Shows light, fine tannins and a touch of loamy earth on the finish.
Winemaker Notes
Crafted from a selection of the best Tempranillo grapes in Rioja, this Reserva benefits from 18 months of aging in oak casks that provides great complexity with pronounced notes of ripe fruit, cocoa and well-balanced acidity. A great choice to pair with beef and other hearty meat dishes.
James Suckling writes: A fresh, rather zesty red with berry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Hints of chocolate. Medium body. Nice tannins. Tangy acidity. Tempranillo. Drink now. - James Suckling 92
Pedro Ballestero Torres MW, Sarah Jane Evans MW, Alvaro Ribalta MW write: Very classic nose of sweet and Asian spices, unmistakably Rioja. Medium-bodied with plenty of flesh, firm yet fully resolved tannins and a refreshing finish where the oak has a supporting role adding complexity. Textbook wine which will evolve nicely. - Decanter 91
