Vega Clara Dacan, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2016 Bodegas Monte La Reina The long finish is riveted

The long finish is riveted to a graphite underpinning

tobacco and chocolate

with a smoky character from the judicious wood aging

A long-lasting wine

Just starting to come around now

Vega Clara Dacan, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2016 Bodegas Monte La Reina The long finish is rivetedDeep ruby to the eye, this wine has a nose of blackberry, vanilla and violet talc. It is juicy on the palate with flavors of raspberry and black cherry. At the same time, there is a sense of substance derived from firm tannins and deeper notes of bittersweet chocolate, salted almonds and flint. Dark chocolate lingers on the palate into a grippy finish. 93 Pts Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast