CONDADO DE HAZA 'Reserva' - Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo) 2018/19 Bottle 15.0%

Description

Founded by the Fernández Rivera family in the early 1990s, the chateau-concept Condado de Haza offers a fascinating exploration of the terroir of Ribera del Duero. The vineyards are huddled close to the winery, which was dug directly into a hillside in a cooler northern part of the the appellation, in the Burgos province. Produced in exactly the same way as the wines of Pesquera, the vineyards here produce a more taut, structured style of Tempranillo.

Subtle floral notes, such as violets, come through with hints of liquorice, a characteristic trait of the Tempranillo grape. Also roasted coffee-bean notes emerge, together with touches of vanilla brought by the wine's ageing in barrel. A fresh, fruity and full entry on the palate with well-integrated acidity.