with the texture of compote and a racy edge thanks to a terrific bolt of graphite that runs throughout

Vertical and mineral

A fine and lacy aperitif

it is then aged for a further 12 months in the bottle

but one for the cellar

2017 Altos R Rioja Reserva Altos de Rioja with the texture of compoteJames Suckling 90 points: Attractive black fruits and a hint of earth. Quite a traditional style, but tannic and rather silky. Not that subtle, but plenty of character. Drink now. The grapes for this 100% Tempranillo are harvested by hand and destemmed after careful selection. After fermentation, the wine matures for 24 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels. After maturing in the barrel, it is then aged for a further 12 months in the