Pierola, Reserva, Rioja, Northern Spain, Spain, 2008

89
Tasted by: Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW, Sarah Jane Evans MW, Pierre Mansour
(at Decanter's March 2017 issue Premium Red Rioja Panel Tasting, 12 Dec 2016)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2023
The initial bombardment of oak is smoothed out by a crescendo of fruit development and some sleek, satin tannins.
Producer
Pierola
Brand
Reserva
Vintage
2008
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Northern Spain
Appellation
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Tempranillo / Tinto Fino