Country: Spain / Vendimia Seleccionada
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Solar de Castro / Rioja
Aromas of minerally pencil lead and smoky plum and berry are positive albeit oaky. This is tight and grabby in feel, with firm tannins. Plum and berry flavors offer more than enough oaky support, while the finish is dominated by wood-spice notes and bulky tannins. Drink through 2021.