92/100 - Elegant and nuanced, with intense smokiness and a spicy lining underpinning the fleshy black fruit. Cardamom, nutmeg, thyme and dried sage hover over the plum, cherry and blackberry fruit that rests on a bed of tobacco, petrichor and dried forest leaves. - Ines Salpico, Decanter 90/100 - The 2018 Reserva is 92% Tempranillo, 4% Mazuelo and 4% Garnacha, sourced from Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Aged for 22 months in French and American oak barrels, this garnet-hued wine presents blackberry and wild herb notes, complemented by hints of coconut, cedar and vanilla. It is dry, juicy and plush, featuring fine tannins. The palate lingers with a whiff of menthol cough drop. This wine showcases a modern Rioja style with a commercial profile. - Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous
