Deep ruby colored this Tempranillo has medium (-) intensity aromas of baked plums, earth, blackberry pie, leather, baking spice and bramble. The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity and medium tannins. The body is full and I get the expected dry earth, bramble, blackberry and spice flavors- it’s nearly textbook Rioja minus a bit of intensity and a touch more acidity. They back end has a charred cedar note and it finishes a bit astringent on the gums. It’s a serviceable wine that runs $15 and gets 88 points from moi- 4 stars to drink by 2026. Salut….
Bodegas Olarra Reciente Reserva 2017, Rioja DOCa, Spain
12 Monday Sep 2022
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