Rosario Vera - Tempranillo Rioja 2018
Price: $15.00
| Producer | Rosario Vera |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 06678 |
Rosario Vera Description
100% Tempranillo
This Rioja Tempranillo is a testament to the quality of the grapes of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, the 2 northernmost sub-regions of Rioja, where Tempranillo thrives in the high altitudes (1,300 – 2,600 feet) at the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria. Aged in new French oak barrels for 10 months, this wine shows vibrant aromas of ripe berries, plum and red currant, balanced by the earthy notes of incense, black licorice, tobacco and toasty oak. Balanced, supple and textured tannin.
Vinous Media: 90 Points
Deep violet. Oak-spiced red and blue fruits, candied rose, vanilla and a hint of woodsmoke on the nose. Lively cherry and mulberry flavors deepen and spread out slowly through the midpalate. Dusty tannins provide grip to a long, focused finish that leaves a suggestion of cherry cola behind. -- Josh Raynolds
Wine Spectator: 88 Points
This medium-bodied red has a plush texture, with lots of purity and freshness to the dark cherry and bramble fruit. Savory details of iron and tea are joined with anise and spice notes that give complexity through the finish. Drink now through 2025.— GS
