Red

12 Linajes Reserva (Ribera del Duero)

Ribera del Duero · Spain

Fact sheet

cordeiro assado · bife grelhado · caça · queijos curados · estufados · chocolate amargo

201192 pts

A welcoming opening consists of creamy oak, raspberry and exotic blueberry aromas. In the mouth, this is just right, with a seamless blend of acidity, rich oak, tannins and depth. The big three of Ribera flavors—intense berry fruit, chocolate and pepper—end with notes of toast a…
201092 pts

Dry, spicy, elegant aromas of cinnamon stick, minerals, plum and raspberry are more fresh and feminine than most RDD wines. A frisky palate is lean by comparison, while flavors of mixed red berries, mocha, spice and chocolate finish with cocoa and toast notes. Drink through 2022.
200992 pts

Opening plum and raspberry aromas are complete and elegant, with dry earthy notes. This feels lush and layered with deep plum, raspberry and creamy oak flavors. Through to the finish, this is long, nicely oaked and complex in flavors and strong in structure and balance. Drink th…
200091 pts

Aromatically this is evocative; there's spice, tobacco and dried fruit in addition to classy, balanced oak. The palate dances with cherry, dried plum and earthy spice notes, while the finish is elegant, smooth and features just the right amount of tannic grab. A very nice, true-…