Alonso del Yerro 2008 María (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / María
Variety: Tinto Fino Northern Spain
Winery: Alonso del Yerro / Ribera del Duero

A meaty, bulky, earthy style of Ribera with smoky, charred, new-oak aromas setting up a reduced-seeming palate with roasted, sweet flavors of black fruits and cured meats. Feels rich, sticky and candied on the finish. Needs a couple of years to knit together; may improve with bottle age.