Pesquera 2005 Tinto (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Tinto
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Pesquera / Ribera del Duero

Black licorice, mint and a hint of raisin work the nose. However, the palate on this venerable Ribera wine is a bit jumpy and early on it seems tart and miserly; the upside is that the wine will age for 15 years. To drink now it’ll need to go with food. If given plenty of airing or decanting it’ll show its best.