Finca San Martín 2017 [Red]
Producer: Torre de Oña
Region: DOC Rioja

Torre de Oña is the "boutique winery", part of La Rioja Alta group, located in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. 100% Tempranillo, aged for 16 months in a mix of French & American oak.

Nice dark cherry color, dark berry fruit aromas (blueberry) with oaky overtones (spice/vanilla). The palate brings fruit (blueberry/blackberry) & a slightly herbaceous note. Tannins still prominent, as is the oak. Needs bottle time.

2017 was a difficult vintage in the area: spring frosts & a dry hot growing season made for uneven ripening. The wines need time to develop.

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1 May 2020