Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia - Rioja "Macan Clasico" 2020

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• Origin: Rioja, Spain.
• Appellation: Rioja DOC.
• Grapes: 100% Tempranillo.
• Features: powerful, elegant & complex.
• Alcohol: 14%.
• Drinking: decant for at least 2 hours, can be kept until 2035.
• Reviews: 94/100 Robert Parker.

Ugly label, great wine. 100% Tempranillo, aged in stainless steel barrels, French and American oak, some of which are new barrels.

Dark, intense purple color. Nose of blackberries, cherry, spices, a little smoky, leather and earthy notes. Powerful and complex in style, but accessible. Subtle wood, no excessive vanilla, but fruity and spicy. Dry, but soft tannins. Long finish.