Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva

Made from a traditional blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo, the Marques de Riscal Reserva spends 2 years in American oak barrels which imparts a toast and spice character to the wine. Intense black-cherry colour with good depth of colour and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of liquorice, cinnamon and black pepper, with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks to its great complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit. Fresh and easy to drink on the palate, good backbone and lovely, polished tannins. The long, persistent finish leaves gentle balsamic reminders of the finest quality.