CVNE 2008 Cune Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Cune Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: CVNE / Rioja

Stalky, short aromas suggest that this is raw and underripe. The palate feel confirms that impression; it’s tight and choppy, with drying tannins. Roasted, gritty flavors of red fruits come with a sprinkle of cocoa, while the finish is tough in feel, spicy and ultimately mildly bitter.