A splendid 2016 vintage Rioja from Roda. Produced with a core of Tempranillo grapes, balanced by a small addition of Graciano, harvested from vines that are at least 30 years old. Following fermentation, and a 16-month maturation in French oak, it spends a further 20 months cellaring in the bottle. Outstanding stuff to enjoy beside fresh tapas, and red meat dishes.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Sweet cherries and plums, darker notes of blackberry and cocoa powder, a good balance of toasted oak with vanilla, nutmeg, and soft leather.