Country: Spain / Solideo Reserva 25 Meses
Variety: Tempranillo Blend Northern Spain
Winery: Dehesa de los Canónigos / Ribera del Duero
Dense and meaty up-front, this opens with aromas of mulled berry and savory spices. An almost mean tannic bite on a narrow palate offers little cushion or support, while blackberry, chocolate and mint flavors finish like bricks in the mouth due to fierce tannins. Drink or hold.