The 2010 Figuero Noble aged 21 months in new barriques, and while it seems to be good fruit in there, it feels obliterated by too much new oak. And while the aromatics are quite nice, the violets and ripe morello cherries feel coated by a nice layer of vanilla and oak-related aromas. However it is in the palate where I find the tannins too overwhelming, leaving a dry sensation and a bitter finish. It might come into better balance with more time, but that remains a question mark. Drink 2015-2018.
I’m always suspicious when the most relevant data of a wine is the number of months it has spent in barrel to the point of naming the wine in “the more the better” fashion. That’s what seems to be of interest in some of the wines here. On top of that, the rest of the name is composed with the varietal, in this case, of course Tempranillo. Having said that, I was impressed with some of the components of this collection of wines, even if some were too oaky and some prices seem crazy.
Importer: Quintessential, Napa, CA, tel. (646) 484-6411, www.quintessentialwines.com
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