Country: Spain / Vendimia Seleccionada
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: García Figuero / Ribera del Duero
Dense and heavy, and maybe a touch dull on the nose in terms of fruit aromas. But once it hits the palate the wine shines with intense black fruit, sugar beet and chocolate flavors. The finish is toasty and warm, with saturation and texture. Almost over the edge as far as ripeness, but not quite. Drink now through 2012.