Aromas: Plum flower, baking spice, cardamom, black tea, cigar box, and leather.
Flavors/experience: Blackberry and stewed plum are framed by lively acids and modest tannin. A smooth, earthy finish shows notes of prune and licorice.
Specifications: 100% Graciano, 14.5% alcohol. Aged in neutral French oak barriques and stainless steel tanks.
Back Story: Full bodied and with an inky, purple-ruby hue, this is not your typical Spanish Rioja. This is a well-balanced Rioja made with 100% Graciano, a lesser-known grape varietal typically blended in small amounts to add depth to Tempranillo-dominant wines of the region.