Specially Selected - Rioja

 Name: Specially Selected Rioja

Variety: Rioja

Region: Montalvillo, El Ciego

Country: Spain

Vintage: 2019

Price: $10

Wine Description: This wine has been made with handpicked Tempranillo grapes from our bet vineyards in Rioja. A well-balanced wine with red fruit flavors, hints of blackcurrant and cherry, and aromas of vanilla and oak from 30 months of barrel aging. The style is Intense and Fruity. This wine pairs well with Roast Lamb and Casseroles.

Wine Folly: Rioja, Spain's top variety wine, notes of Cherry, Dried Fig, Cedar, Tobacco and Dill, (pg 385). Being a 'Reserva' Rioja, This wine has been aged for around 3 years. It contains notes of a cigar box, black cherry, and brown sugar. (pg 388). This wine should be decanted for 60+ minutes and should cost around 14$. 

My Review: The wine was ruby-colored. It had a fruity aroma, and I could smell notes of cherry. However, I could not taste vanilla or oak from the barrel aging. The wine was acidic and had a dry finish, but it was balanced and not overly acidic or dry. The taste of the wine was good. Overall, I enjoyed the wine and would recommend it. 

Rating: 🍷🍷🍷/5