Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Tempranillo
Winery: Viña Gormaz / Castillo de Gormaz Crianza
Spicy, bretty and leathery; this type of wine represents Ribera in a traditional, no-tricks light. Air only helps it show its best attributes, which revolve around meaty black fruit and herbal accents. It’s chewy, sort of tannic and finishes with flavors of moss and jerky. Good for near-term consumption.