Dominio de Queirón, Ensayos Capitales 2, Lágrima en Tinaja, Rioja Oriental, Spain 2019

Ensayos Capitales is Queirón's experimental range. They may be one-offs, but I'm sure that in the future some may become permanent fixtures. Number 3, due soon, is a Spanish version of Amarone. This number 2 is a Tempranillo Blanco, partly fermented on skins, partly fermented in new French oak and aged in clay tinajas. Layered and complex, with stone fruits, white flowers and sweet spice overlaid by a refreshing acidity.