this big, dark, rubbery smelling ribera wine is rugged and pushy, with mild volatility on the nose along with a whiff of spent coffee grinds. a clampy, bullish palate with rock-hard tannins sets up rubbery black-fruit flavors in front of a rough and tumble finish. overall this is very good but hard and tannic. hold for a year then drink through 2020.
Damana Crianza