Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions It is intense but not

It is intense but not overpowering

It has an open

this finished with moderate bang and pop a couple of hours later

Finishes with suave tannins

The intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors are even more refined if perhaps not quite as mineral-driven while delivering superb length on the balanced but markedly austere finish where a touch of cherry pit emerges

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions It is intense but not(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in small French oak barrels), Deep ruby. Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote and licorice, with a suggestion of sexy oak spices. Supple and broad but lively, with ripe, sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, sweet and seamless on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity and youthful tannic grip. Josh Raynolds