2017 Vivaltus, Ribera del Duero, Spain cornas an evocation of C19th colonial

an evocation of C19th colonial life where trade and war (and indeed trade wars) were often carried out at sea

Tasted blind

The nose offers orchard fruit crumble and hedgerow flowers

much can change with dosage

holds the reins here and the family talent is much in evidence

2017 Vivaltus, Ribera del Duero, Spain cornas an evocation of C19th colonialBrambled 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