This Rioja is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache and 100% from Bush vines. Classic Rioja with nose of wild berries, dark plums, vanilla oak, clove and cinnamon. The mouthfeel is spicy, the tannins are ripe and well-integrated and bright acidity keeps this wine lively. The finish is long and savoury. This Rioja is very elegant, well made and perfectly balanced. It has the structure to evolve in 1 and up to 3 years but can be enjoyed now. I would have prefered to wait before opening this wine, but I remember tasting this wine at the wine shown in Vancouver last April, and could not resist the tempatation any longer. I paired this with a roasted vegetable lasagna and it worked beautifully. Real classy and an enjoyable wine.
This wine was purchased at the Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival April, 2011 at $35.00.
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