expressive inner sweetness and an impossibly long

The tannins are silky and long

I very much like the precision and sense of verve here – note however that patience will be required

This is a ripe

it is impossible to resist

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial other_regions expressive inner sweetness and an(raised for 24 months in American oak casks), Bright ruby red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful, oak spiced aromas of candied cherry and raspberry, with suave vanilla, mocha and floral nuances and slow building tobacco and leather elements. Pliant, palate staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft, with a good lashing of sweet vanillin oak. Sweet and expansive on the gently tannic finish, which shows