Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, Macan other_regions_italy Today the Rionda is supple

Today the Rionda is supple

(from a full 1 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines aged in approximately 1/3 new oak with a slightly longer élevage than the prior wines)

cigar wrapper and roasted

which was planted in 1968 and the second from the villages-level portion of La Combe d’Orveau

Benjamin Rothschild Vega Sicilia, Macan other_regions_italy Today the Rionda is suppleWonderfully 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