Deep ruby. Exotic aromas of dark berry liqueur and truffle. A very dense, youthful wine with outstanding sweetness and depth of blackberry flavor. A bit less pliant today than the 2001 Calvario but still extremely unevolved. May be the best vintage yet for this bottling, but needs at least four or five years of additional bottle aging.

Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 1 note)

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 152 on Apr-04

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/04

Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 86 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>