Monte Real di Familia

Sunbaked berry and prune aromas are ripe but sound, with a vanilla oak backing. A full palate with muscular tannins reflects a hot and dry vintage, while oaky spice and cocoa flavors dress up core black-fruit flavors. Warmth and ripeness are draped all over this value Rioja; drink through 2022.

Smells of cherry brandy, alcoholic cherry, nougat and cassata. Almost "sweetish". Fine ageing character on the palate, silky in the mouth, but still with firm, unmelted tannins. Present acidity and lots of freshness in the fruit. Will probably always remain somewhat on the sinewy side of the spectrum, but certainly has depth - and potential for 5-7 years.