2010 LA RIOJA ALTA 890 GRAN RESERVA, RIOJA SPAIN

Medium-depth cherry-red with a pale pink rim. Very intense, clean aromas, with dominating balsamic and spicy notes —vanilla, caramel, chocolate mint, and spices against a fruity background of prunes and dried apricots.

Well-balanced in the mouth, with elegant acidity, good structure, round, polished tannins, and an oily finish. The aftertaste is ample and very long, with notes of sweet fruit and marked licorice. A wine that represents the elegance and classicism of Rioja Gran Reservas.