The varietal 2011 Tempranillo was sourced from a vineyard planted in 1992 on shallow clay soils and was machine harvested at night. The grapes fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and the wine matured in American oak barrels. With the American oak and Tempranillo aromas it made me think of a young traditional Rioja, with those minty/dill undertones and core of ripe berries. It has balsamic flavors, with some rustic tannins and personality, still approachable and easy to drink. This would do well with food. 174,000 bottles were produced.

Savory notes of black olive and dried herbs mingle with kirsch and licorice flavors in this lean red. Light, grippy tannins and balsamic acidity provide structure. Drink now. 25,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / La Mancha Select to Add