The 2010 Abadía de San Quirce Finca Helena feels polished and shows some complexity after some time in bottle. Finca Helena is an old vineyard in the village of La Aguilera, province of Burgos, whose grapes fermented and matured in brand new 500-liter French oak barrels for some 15 months. There is quite high ripeness, but without excess, and there are earthy hints and something telluric, mineral. The palate is medium-bodied with good balance, fine tannins and a fine thread of acidity. A very tasty Ribera. 2,227 bottles and 127 magnums were produced.