Rioja Tinto Especial 2005, by Torre San Millan
Tasting notes
Red with garnet trim, medium-high layer. Black fruits, liquorice, roasted, cocoa, dairy, spices. In the mouth full, forceful, fine, balanced, with long and pleasant aftertaste, and well-integrated tannins. (Producer’s notes)
Provenance
Producer: Bodega Torre San Millán
Location: Barriobusto, Pais Vasco (Basque Country), Spain
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
Farming: Sustainable
Bottle info.
Variety: Red, 100% Tempranillo
Contents: 13% abv, 75 cl
Special: Vegan wine
Closure: Cork
Expert's View
“Rather than going for the traditional notion of Reserva and Gran Reserva, they make a wine called Rioja Seleccion Especial, aged in really nice casks and then given ten plus years in the cellar before releasing. So, whether you want a special Rioja for birthdays, high-days and holidays, Christmas sort of occasions, then they cover that range. If you don’t like the idea of long ageing in barrel, go for the Seleccion Especial.” ~ Clear Wine Co's Wine Expert
