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The flavors and textures still haven't fully filled out

The floral and spice qualities repeat emphatically on an impressively long

so there is plenty of Nebbiolo structure and tannin

Light gold color

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Alvaro Palacios, Priorat Ermita other_regions_italy The flavors and textures stillGlass staining ruby. Heady, complex scents of candied dark berries, incense, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy vanilla nuance in the background. Juicy, penetrating and pure, with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors. The floral element comes back strong on the mineral driven finish, which lingers with outstanding tenacity, velvety tannins and echoing sweet blue fruit. Josh Raynolds