This opaque ruby/purple-colored, 100% barrel-fermented wine (American oak) is an exuberant, exotic-styled Ribera del Duero with copious quantities of blackberry and cherry fruit, chocolate, smoked herbs, and barbecue spices. Delicious, with abundant oak in addition to the jammy fruit, it has not developed much complexity or delineation, but I suspect that will emerge with another 1-2 years of bottle age. It might even merit an outstanding rating. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2012. Importer: Please contact the winery to find your nearest importer. www.emiliomoro.com

Firm and harmonious. Ripe plum and blackberry flavors are deep but still closed in this polished red. Coffee and mineral accents add interest; the tannins are well integrated. Drink now through 2004.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add