Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, Macan other_regions_italy cigar wrapper and roasted

cigar wrapper and roasted

citrus peel and an all but invisible whiff of oak

this moderately tannic

this isn’t especially refined

Today the Rionda is supple

Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, Macan other_regions_italy cigar wrapper and roastedWonderfully inky depths to the colour and also the palate, with a silky texture and underlying floral notes that sit alongside the power to add an injection of freshness and balance. This has the generosity of Rioja, the sexy smoky edge to the black cherry fruit that adds approachability to the best wines, but also displays a real sense of restraint and subtle power. Still young, this again has high spice and concentrated flavours that will soften