and that's certainly evident on the nose

complicated by nuances of violet and flint

150gm/L residual sugar

Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present

and there is a pebble-sucking finish

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions_italy and that's certainly evident on(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in small French oak barrels), Deep ruby. Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote and licorice, with a suggestion of sexy oak spices. Supple and broad but lively, with ripe, sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, sweet and seamless on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity and youthful tannic grip. Josh Raynolds