Condado de Haza ‘20

From Ribera del Duero's famed Pesquera zone, this Tempranillo presents an opaque purple-black core. The nose explodes with aromas of blackberry liqueur, roasted espresso, and violet pastille. The full-bodied palate delivers flavors of blueberry compote, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs framed by polished tannins that earned 94-96 point scores. Aged 18 months in French and American oak, this 14.5% alcohol red finishes with minute-long persistence. Decant for grilled lamb or cellar until 2030+ - the 2019 vintage shows why this estate rivals Vega Sicilia for quality.