Portia 2015 Roble (Ribera del Duero)

Country: Spain / Roble
Variety: Tempranillo Northern Spain
Winery: Portia / Ribera del Duero

This young, oaky Tinto Fino opens with charred aromas, but soon scents transition to cheesy and chocolaty. This wine is bullish in texture, with a ton of oak-driven clove, spice and burnt flavors. For the most part, fruit is not a big factor, as the “roble” in this wine drives the car.