Bodegas Burgo Viejo Licenciado Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：7379

The slightly more modern red 2018 Licenciado Reserva is dressed with a metal label and shows more smoky and toasty notes, hints of toasted sesame seeds and French oak rather than an American oak profile. They look for more ripeness, more concentration and more oak, but more is not necessarily better. For fans of more oaky Tempranillo. 36,000 bottles.

Licorice, tar and loamy earth flavors frame a core of plum and currant in this ripe red. Firm tannins and orange peel acidity support the polished texture. Balanced and deep. Drink now through 2022. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This lively red delivers black cherry and plum flavors, which mingle with toast, mineral, licorice and spice notes, balancing the fruit with an alluring savory element. Graceful. Drink now through 2018. 500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

This polished red offers lively flavors of cherry, coffee, licorice and spice over well-integrated tannins, kept fresh by crisp acidity. Harmonious, with good depth. Drink now through 2018. 500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

The 2008 Licenciado Reserva is dark and brooding, with some Chinese ink, black licorice and paint aromas with a core of black ripe fruit intermixed with vanilla and other sweet spice aromas. The tannins are fine-grained; it has balance and clean flavors. A good, gentle Reserva. Drink 2014-2019. I found a slightly animal character in some of the wines from Bodegas Burgo Viejo. Various U.S. importers including J&D Selections; www.kysela.com; Lionstone International; www.lionstone.com; La Cigale; www.lacigalewines.com; Votto Wines; www.vottovines.com; and Grantham; www.granthamdist.com