Federico Paternina 2008 Clisos Crianza (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Clisos Crianza
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Federico Paternina / Rioja

This smells like fresh pavement at first, with gritty black-fruit and burnt leaf notes. The palate feels edgy, with a spotty red-fruit flavor that’s matched with notes of resiny oak and vanilla. It finishes in a similar fashion. Novo Imports and Aidil Wines & Liquors.