Pictor 2009 12 Meses (Toro)

Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Tinta de Toro
Winery: Pictor / 12 Meses

This smells like horseradish and beets at first, but with time it softens up to reveal cleaner black fruit and maple aromas. It feels grabby and gritty, with strong tannic bite and black fruit flavors. It retains a ruggedness on the finish, along with molasses and chocolate flavors.