Loess 2009 Collection (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Collection
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Loess / Ribera del Duero

Expansive and generous on the nose, this has all the bold berry aromas for which Ribera del Duero is known. It feels tight as a drum, with staunch acidity. Flavors of dark fruit and chocolate are typical for a small-production—150 cases—modern wine. It’s tight, spicy and integrated on the finish, with a lasting note of lemony oak. Best 2014–2018.