Lealtanza Reserva 2005 is 100% Tempranillo grapes, fermented using natural yeast, aged entirely in French oak for 18 months than a further 18 months in bottle before release. A nice exotic bouquet on this Rioja with aromas of ripe berry fruit, Asian spices, soft leather and old wood notes. On the palate, medium bodied (with alcohol coming in at 13.5 %), spicy red and black fruit, good acidity and velvet tannins. This wine finish is long, very smooth and somewhat spicy. This is a nice bottle of Rioja for fans of the more traditional style with good value for money. Strongly recommended, score 91 points.
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