US$ 48.00
with tannins that are dense but not tough
Nearly all of the Riesling musts fermented dry
mineral reduction and citrus zest
Marked acidity and fruit reminiscent of red hard candy/Spangles
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CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero with tannins that are dense85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo Matured for 4 years in French and American oak barrels, 2yrs in bottle. Strong coconut aroma and plenty of red fruit. Couldn't be anything but traditional Rioja. Then surprisingly and attractively savoury on the palate. Rich but fresh. Dry, fine tannins. Still very youthful. Benchmark. (JH)