"Good bright ruby-red. Deep aromas of black raspberry, mocha, leather and tobacco. At once deeply sweet and penetrating, with lovely lift in the middle palate. Highly concentrated flavors of briary berries, minerals, chocolate and tar. Solidly structured, extremely young wine with strong aging potential. Finishes with molar-coating tannins and terrific persistence."

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/04.

Rating for Spain-Vinos de la Tierra (VdlT)-Ribera del Duero: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>