Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions this finished with moderate bang

this finished with moderate bang and pop a couple of hours later

focused palate

crispness and bite

Terrific and worth a special search to find though be aware that this youthfully austere effort will required extended cellaring

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions this finished with moderate bang(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