Villota Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2019 Portugal 20-year-old vines that were picked

20-year-old vines that were picked at 87° Oechsle two weeks after the Kabinett

fresh wine

This exudes fruit

full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the “garrigue” of the region

Bright ruby with garnet highlights

Villota Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2019 Portugal 20-year-old vines that were pickedDeep, lurid ruby. Mineral and smoke accented blackberry, cherry and tobacco scents pick up floral and vanilla accents with air. Sappy, expansive black and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors open up steadily, energized by a spicy topnote. Concentrated yet lively in style, with a smoky mineral quality that adds cut to the impressively long, floral and spice driven finish. 93 Pts Vinous