Rolland & Galarreta, R&G Esencia, Rioja, 2012

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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 - 2021
Discreet notes of brambles, nettles and kumquats meld with cedar and tobacco; the flavours are there but could be more expressive.
Producer
Rolland & Galarreta
Brand
R&G Esencia
Vintage
2012
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Northern Spain
Appellation
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Tempranillo / Tinto Fino