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

The complex terroir and the elevation of the Monte Bello property

deep and intense

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

Tasted blind

Only 20% malo presumably had an effect

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