2012 Spain

2012 is an excellent vintage in Ribera del Duero, shown to great effect here. Dark and robust, there’s an attractive bloody character to the fruit. Supple and gentle throughout with a lovely creaminess to the fruit. Lots of violets on the finish, with herbs and spicy richness. Drink 2016 - 2021

Virtually flawless, Flor de Silos comes from pre-phylloxera Tinto Fino vines, grown on sandy soils in the eastern part of the DO. The  wine exalts in all that is good about Ribera del Duero, namely an unabashed deep purple colour, ripe ripe fruit ( black cherry and damson are especially evident) and pure linear acidity, courtesy of the altitude of the  vineyard. Balsamic notes, spice, sousbois and licorice are all evidenced, underlining an inherent complexity which demonstrates very well why 2012 has a good reputation. The wine has been aged for eighteen months in French barrels.