Bodegas Balbas Alitus Reserva, Ribera del Duero, Spain

巴爾巴斯酒莊阿里圖斯珍藏紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：5038

This red shows density and focus, but remains quite austere in character. The flavors range from black cherry and licorice to meaty, sanguine and smoky notes, supported by very firm tannins and acidity. A savory style. Decant. Drink now through 2022. 5,000 cases made, 780 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

This dense, firm red is still quite closed, but there's depth to the currant, anise, mineral and smoke flavors, with a muscular structure that's balanced and fresh. Accessible now, but should bloom further with time. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2018. 240 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

This red is dense, but on first sip the flavors seem muted. With air, though, complex notes of cherry, fig, mandarin orange, tobacco and mineral emerge, harmonious and long. Not showy, but deep and distinctive. Drink now through 2016. 250 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

This powerful red shows muscular tannins and a thick, meaty texture. Plum and black cherry flavors are ripe and clean, but struggle to emerge over the tannins. Notes of mineral and game give it a sense of place. It's still amazingly young; hard to predict the future. Best after 2007. 700 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add