Bodega Ostatu Rioja Gran Reserva, 2011 barbaresco It's lighter on fruit than

It's lighter on fruit than many of its American counterparts

strawberry

As with the Brouilly “Vieilles Vignes” above

4% Petit Verdot

Soft and round but bright - citrus and mineral driven

Bodega Ostatu Rioja Gran Reserva, 2011 barbaresco It's lighter on fruit thanMade from the finest Tempranillo and Graciano grapes, this wine is aged for 24 months in oak casks and an additional 5 months in oak tubs, resulting in a long lasting, elegant wine with pronounced acidity. With aromas of candied fruit, woodwork, tobacco, and fine cocoa, and a sweet, velvety and spicy taste, this wine is a true expression of the potential of great vintages in Samaniego. Pair with roasted lamb and spicy rice or an old fashioned paella.