Country: Spain / Selección Especial
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Marqués de Terán / Rioja
Opaque in color, with blackberry and licorice aromas but also a distinct streak of brambly herbs and green. Later on, pine needle and tartness enter the fray. This is a commendable modern Rioja but it does have a few issues, namely a green herbal component.