Bright ruby-red. Superripe but fresh aromas of black cherry and exotic dried red fruits. Supple, suave and fairly deep, with generous flavors of dark cherry, currant and raspberry confit; jammy but not stewy. In the very ripe style of this hot year without losing its balance. Finishes with thoroughly ripe, smooth tannins. .

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 43 notes)

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/05

Rating for Spain-Vinos de la Tierra (VdlT)-Ribera del Duero: 88 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>