Country: Spain / Cerrado de Castillo
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Castillo de Cuzcurrita / Rioja
Not too loud or vocal on the nose; it offers basic but entirely attractive ripe berry aromas. Tastes like blackberry and black cherry, with ample oak adding chocolate and vanilla flavors. Baked and rich tasting but it dries out well on the finish. 375 cases made; drink now through 2016.