Astrales 2013 Christina (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Christina
Variety: Tinto Fino Northern Spain
Winery: Astrales / Ribera del Duero

Leathery, clipped, briary black-fruit aromas are heavily oaked and smoky. This feels like a bag of nails, with a sucking texture. Barrel-heavy flavors of charred blackberry and cassis are resiny and dry, with clove notes and pounding tannins. Hold as long as you wish; this can only benefit from more time in the bottle.