Country: Spain / Crianza
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Abadía la Arroyada / Ribera del Duero
Opens with tight black cherry and raspberry aromas, but also a whiff of pine and chemical. The palate is round, full and tannic, with snappy berry flavors accented by balasmic notes, oak resin and vanilla. Finishes with traditional vanilla-dill notes and a slight stemminess.