Villacreces Ribera del Duero 2004

Deep purple/red.

Remarkably suave, oak-influenced nose (Darnajou?) that reminds me that Sisseck used to/still does work here. Typical clay/earth and baked black fruit/pudding fruit. Low-toned and sumptuous nose.

Round and a bit creamy, but really has an underlying, acid-driven, spine keeping everything in place from the get go. Very even structural impression throughout. This needs time - say 4-5 years - to strut. Excellent winemaking, not to mention raw materials, here.


$45