Spanish red wine 2013 Risco Country:Spain Complex and profound oak
There is a before and an after when drinking Risco. It shares some characteristics of its neighbor, Ribera del Duero, enhanced by the extreme climate. Ripe fruit an everlasting finish. Full flavour in the nose, and full texture in the mouth. It’s a unique experience in itself.
Tasting Notes Appearance: Clear, deep ruby Nose: Black Fruit – Black cherry Herbal – Eucalyptus, Mint, Lavender Oak – Toast, Cedar, Smoke Animal – Leather Palate: Dry, High acidity, High tannin , Full body, Flavour – licorice, Black pepper, Smoke, Forest floor, Wet wool, Long finish Technical Information
Grape Variety: Tempranillo Vintage: 2011 Geographical Indication: Arlanza DO Alcohol: 14% vol Vines: More than 40 years old Harvest: Handpicked in 15kg boxes early in the morning and carefully transported to the winery Barrel-aged: 14 months in French and American oak barrels Bottle-aged: 36 months Food Pairing: Lamb dish from roast lamb to tender lamb cutl ets and lamb shanks, Pork dishes, Dishes with saffron such as paella or Moroccan tagines