The nose of the 2011 Reserva Especial has notes of stewed plums and fruit in liqueur, denoting very high ripeness and a warm vintage. The palate is full-bodied and feels fresher than what the nose points at. Beware of the style, not for all. 24 months in new oak is not a treatment all wines can take, and the astringent tannins still need some more time in bottle. There are 5% of white grapes (Albillo) used here. 9,616 bottles produced.