Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890 other_regions_italy a mixture of Mediterranean and

a mixture of Mediterranean and Atlantic characters

Drink in 2022

Thick and dense and sturdy

Give it another couple of years to develop complexities

dense and relatively powerful flavors that culminate in a dusty

Rioja Alta, Gran Reserva 890 other_regions_italy a mixture of Mediterranean andReddish orange color. Knockout aromas reminiscent of a great mature Burgundy, strawberry, plum, loam, tar, vanilla, smoke and earth. Rich, shockingly fresh flavors of currant, cinnamon and earth; juicy acids give clarity to the wine's flavors and cleanse the palate. Slight minty nuance on the very long, brisk aftertaste. Fabulous Rioja gran reserva. Stephen Tanzer