Rioja Vega 2006 Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Rioja Vega / Rioja

Charred and burnt-smelling, and those aromas are overpowering although not necessarily bad. Feels big and tannic, with bite to go with dark flavors of bitter coffee, roasted black plum and wild berry. The charred, burnt character that controls the bouquet returns with a fury on the finish.