Viña Lanciano Reserva 2019

Sourced from a 72-hectare estate of the same name located above a bend in the Ebro river, this is a complex, layered medley of Tempranillo, 8% Graciano and 2% Mazuelo. Way less woody and extracted than it has been in the past, it has plum, blueberry and tangerine fruit flavours, a top note of rosemary and tarragon, fine tannins and engaging palate length. 2025-37

Blackberries, dark plums and touches of pine cones, hazelnuts and chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with a mouthful of melted, powdery tannins. Lengthy finish to close. Still structured, and the oak spice and creaminess are evident. Drinkable now, but better in two more years.

Ripe polished red and black fruit with vanilla, cedar and sage. Generous fruit on the palate, firm velvety tannins.