Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey powerful wine

powerful wine

James Suckling - 94 points

by many accounts

the palate has never disappointed either

those that like a little more body and density in their red blends will find much to like here

Lealtanza Especial Reserva Rioja - 2010 (750ml) Malmsey powerful wine(all tempranillo; aged in French oak for 30 months): Inky ruby. Cassis, blackberry, licorice and dark chocolate aromas are complicated by notes of vanilla, cracked pepper and woodsmoke. Juicy, penetrating and quite primary, offering sweet dark berry, mocha and black pepper flavors sharpened by peppery spices and smoky minerals. Shows very good concentration with no excess weight and finishes sweet, gently tannic and long, leaving a sexy berry compote