Vizcarra, Ribera Del Duero Celia Size:6x1.5L very lifted

very lifted

This is a stunningly good effort and the only concern at the moment is that it’s not quite as complex as the best in the range

boysenberries

oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam

There is enough reduction present to flatten the fruit though the floral notes are discernible

Vizcarra, Ribera Del Duero Celia Size:6x1.5L very liftedThe 2009 Celia Vizcarra comes from 57 year old vines in Mambrilla de Castrejon and is blended with 7% Garnacha, then raised in new 400 liter barrels for 18 months. It has a dense, very pure bouquet with dark cherries, blueberry and a hint of violet that blossoms nicely with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with fine delineation, silky smooth with red cherries, blueberry and orange zest that leads to a refined, caressing finish where the oak is in