Carravalseca Reserva 2016

An exceptional and highly acclaimed organic Rioja Reserva displaying a brilliant, deep cherry-red color with an elegant garnet rim. Sourced exclusively from the low-yielding organic ecosystem of the Carravalseca estate and aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels, the complex nose opens with an attractive bouquet of cassis, black plums, and red currants, beautifully layered against dried rosemary, crumbled thyme, cocoa bean, and subtle minerals. On the palate, it is ample, savory, and remarkably structured, pairing an intense core of dark fruits and dark chocolate with velvety, well-polished tannins and an elegant, fine acidity that extends into a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs magnificently with herb-crusted roasted leg of lamb, flame-grilled ribeye steaks, rich duck breast, or aged Manchego cheeses.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast 

This dark-ruby-colored wine has a nose of cassis, caramel and dried rosemary. Flavors of black plum, red currant, dark chocolate and crumbled thyme are set into velvety tannins that evaporate into a lengthy finish that is marked with a splash of raspberry.