Country: Spain / Monte Real Gran Reserva
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Bodegas Riojanas / Rioja
Aromas of roasted earth, leather and fine oak are more out-front than berry fruit, and that’s the way it should be for a Gran Reserva. This feels bold, lively and still a touch bumpy. Chocolaty oak and vanilla notes rest comfortably on top of ripe berry and black-plum flavors, while the finish is persistently earthy and chocolaty. Drink through 2028.