Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Protos / Ribera del Duero
A smoky, charred nose includes notes of baking spice, chocolate and black-fruit scents. A tight, solid palate of firm tannins and oak tastes charred, spicy and ripe. On the finish, oak is out front but this has the body and depth to handle it. Drink 2018–2023.