2004 Rioja Tinto, Calvario, Finca Allende

"Very rich and complex on the nose, Spicy and full and rich with real depths of tobacco leaf flavour. Very well done. The oak management is superb. It is expensive, but it is an extremely fine wine"
(Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com - Nov 08)

Allende's flagship winery from a 1.5 hectare vineyard founded in 1945 and situated in La Rioja Alta. The age of the vines, allied to the indulgence of the elevage have resulted in a Rioja which marries fruit and minerality, and dresses them in ripe and silky tannins. A beautifully textured wine that should last for ten years or more.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

"Expressive nose of toast, vanilla, spice box, floral elements, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur which leaps from the glass. This is followed by a mouth-filling wine with oodles of flavor, great definition, and plenty of ripe tannin leading to a finish lasting nearly a minute." (J. Miller - Wine Advocate - Feb 07)
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