Torre de Oña 2007 [Red]
Producer: Torre de Oña
Region: DOC Rioja

Torre de Oña is the flagship wine from the Torre de Oña estate in Páganos near Labastida. Made from 95% Tempranillo with 5% Mazuelo, this "reserva" has become a regional classic, unmistakeably Rioja. Very good indeed.

Medium dark bing cherry color, still looking very young. The nose is a touch funky when first opened, but this quickly dissipates to a pleasant blend of ripe berry fruit, smoke, spice (pepper), leather, cigar box and an intriguing scent of bitter almonds (Amaretto). On the palate it's fresh & medium bodied with good acidity, fruit (blueberry), graphite/toast, leather and a hint of forest floor/mushrooms. Smooth tannins and good length.

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15 Aug 2011