Arrocal 2009 Máximo (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Máximo
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Arrocal / Ribera del Duero

Charred, tarry, smoky aromas are gritty and outpace this boutique wine’s fruit character. Hard and tannic, with citric acidity, this is steered by flavors of charred oak, licorice, chocolate and barrel resin. Toasty, spicy raspberry and blackcurrant flavors finish it up. Drink through 2026.