It always amazes me, though it shouldn’t, how different Tempranillo is when planted in Ribera del Duero compared to Rioja. This one conveys a splendid mixture of black fruit and tarry minerality. Moderate tannins and good acidity lend support to this muscular, but not overdone, wine. A hint of bitterness in the finish reminds you that this is a serious wine for hearty wintertime fare.
Viñedos y Bodegas Garcia Figuero, Ribera del Duero Crianza (Spain) Tempranillo 2017
By Michael Apstein