Country: Spain / Martin Cendoya Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Heredad Ugarte / Rioja
This wine is clearly shooting for the modern style of Rioja; it’s dark as night, soft and meaty. But it also has a lot of gaseous sulfur on the nose and hard tannins. Expect a chewy, broad Rioja that’s hedonistic but on the cusp of overripe. Decant before drinking within the next two years.