Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions harvest from September 5 to

harvest from September 5 to October 7

Deep cassis and very ripe plum notes introduce full-bodied

I have also tasted several other examples that have shown similarly if not quite as fresh while meriting scores of between 93 and 94 points

A sleeper of the vintage

Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna

Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Duero Reserva Especial other_regions harvest from September 5 to(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in small French oak barrels), Deep ruby. Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote and licorice, with a suggestion of sexy oak spices. Supple and broad but lively, with ripe, sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, sweet and seamless on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity and youthful tannic grip. Josh Raynolds