Remelluri's 1997 (3,000 cases available for the United States) is produced from 80% Tempranillo, with the balance Grenache, Graciano, and Mazuelo, and is aged in 90% French and 10% American oak. In a vintage that produced less promising raw materials than 1996, 1995, and 1994, Remelluri has produced a fine effort. Soft, complex, spicy, cedary, cherry, and plum notes emerge from this dark ruby-colored wine. In the mouth, toasty oak adds to the lush, sexy corpulence. Low acidity and ripe fruit make for a lush entry. There is not a great deal of underlying depth, but for drinking over the next 4-5 years, this is a well-made as well as reasonably-priced Rioja. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767
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