El Arte de Vivir 2008 Ribera del Duero

Country: Spain /
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: El Arte de Vivir / Ribera del Duero

Hot, earthy aromas settle on leather and tomato, while the palate is gritty and tastes of dark, smoky, chunky black fruit. More tangy and angular on the finish than desirable, with limited depth. Standard stuff on its best day.