Faustino Rivero Ulecia Reserva 2018

From vineyards in Rioja Alt awith an average elevation of 700 metres, this is definitely a high altitude wine. A blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, the wine spends two years maturing in American oak barrels, with another twelve months in bottle in the cellar before release. Deep maroon hue. This is a seriously attractive red, quite a complete and well balanced wine with good length and full of flavour. We have notes of cherries and raspberries, beef stock and delicatessen meats, along with a touch of licorice, leather and cloves. Very fine tannins and excellent balance plus a lingering finish too with a hint of sour cherry on the finish. This wine has a ten year future at least. Drink the Crianza while waiting for this Reserva.