Marqués de Cáceres 2012 MC (Rioja)

Country: Spain / MC
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Marqués de Cáceres / Rioja

On the nose, this is fully oaked, charred, spicy and familiar. In the mouth, however, it takes a dive; brutal, scouring acidity and killer tannins create a rugged, lemony mouthfeel. Flavors of toasty oak and sour black fruits devolve into a pool of tartaric acidity on the finish.