Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Garnacha, Rioja, Spain 2022

Lifted and fresh nose, with crunchy red fruit (cherry, wild strawberries and plums) and a subtle zesty lining. Notes of violets and roses play in the background. The palate echoes the red-fruit freshness, with the drive of the flavours lined by sweet spice (liquorice, nutmeg) and a gentle herbal lift (dry coriander and oregano). Juicy, with a fine acid line carrying it with ease.