CVNE 2004 Real de Asúa (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Real de Asúa
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: CVNE / Rioja

Initial molasses, raisin and maple aromas indicate heavy ripeness, but in the mouth this is refined and lifted, with fine acidity that pumps everything up a notch. Flavors of plum, herbs, spice and vanilla end with tobacco, lasting acidity and complexity. Drink this classic Rioja now through 2018.