Ribera del Duero Spain (MAP). Continental and Mediterranean climate, hot summer cold winter. Soil: silt, clay, sand (alluvial). Slopes in West are gypsum, marl, limestone. In the East it is marl, clay, and limestone. Flat and rocky.
Note: Crianza= age 2 years, 12 months in oak. Reserva = age 3 years, 12 months in oak. Gran Reserva = 5 years aging 2 years in oak.
Super bright clear full bodied appearance. Intense ruby/purple. Earthy plum, red berry fruits. high acid, med tannin, dry and med+ astringency. Sour cherry finish w/ chocolate and sour apple.
Feels young. Would improve with age
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