2017 Vivaltus, Ribera del Duero, Spain cornas The complex terroir and the

The complex terroir and the elevation of the Monte Bello property

this brilliant wine epitomises the proverbial iron fist in velvet glove

minerality

The nose offers orchard fruit crumble and hedgerow flowers

The wine has the perfect balance of ripe

2017 Vivaltus, Ribera del Duero, Spain cornas The complex terroir and theBrambled bilberry, loganberry and cassis fruits, the dark tight flesh with well developed acidity that you have come to expect from this wine, touch of bitter black chocolate on the finish. This is a slow build, well integrated, and the power is subtle rather than overt, at least in comparison to the usual style of Ribera del Duero. Strongly savoury finish, with fennel and aniseed. Jean Claude and Jeff Berrouet consultants, with winemaker Montxo