2010 - Roda Roda I Reserva, Rioja

(fermentation and malo in foudre and 16 months of aging in French oak barriques, half of them new) Dark ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black/blue fruit liqueur, mocha and incense, along with subtle cola and smoky oak nuances that expand in the glass. Sappy, concentrated and seamless on the palate, offering deeply intense blackberry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors that are given spine and lift by a core of juicy acidity. Delivers a suave blend of richness and finesse and finishes impressively long and sweet, with harmonious tannins adding gentle grip.