Familia Montaña Rioja Gran Reserva '15

From a legendary vintage, this Gran Reserva pours a bricking garnet with amber rim. The profoundly complex nose weaves together aromas of dried fig, Havana tobacco, and aged balsamic with subtle oak spice. The palate achieves perfect balance between tertiary depth and fresh acidity (6.0 g/L TA), with flavors of prune, leather, and espresso unfolding across velvety tannins that earned 97-99 point accolades. Aged 30 months in American oak and 5 years in bottle before release, this 13.5% alcohol masterpiece is drinking at its peak now with game dishes or will hold for another decade. A benchmark example of traditional Rioja at its finest, showcasing how gracefully these wines can evolve over decades.