2020 | Milsetentayseis Tinto | Ribera del Duero Podere Le Ripi Brilliant in blueberries

Brilliant in blueberries

The palate is assertive

complex and round than the Brut Réserve

Needs two or three years to show it all

The finish is lingering

2020 | Milsetentayseis Tinto | Ribera del Duero Podere Le Ripi Brilliant in blueberriesThe red 2020 Tinto was produced with Tinto Fino (a. k. a. Tempranillo) grapes from ancient vines in the village of Fuentenebro at 1,000+ meters above sea level. It fermented in small containersoak, clay, concrete and stainless steeland matured in barriques and oak foudres for 18 months. It has a ripe nose, 14% alcohol, plenty of spices, toast and smoke and a juicy, full bodied palate and abundant tannins, a little powdery, with a dry finish. 92 Pts