The 2012 Spiga is produced with ripe Tempranillo grapes from their estate vineyards that were fermented in a mixture of stainless steel (80%) and oak vats, and matured in French and Centro-European (15%) oak barrels for one year before bottling. 2012 was a ripe vintage and the wine achieved 15% alcohol, yet it doesn't feel overripe. It was a healthy vintage and time in tank has provided good harmony. The palate is medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, with balance and all the components to develop nicely in bottle. This feels young and undeveloped, ready for a long life ahead, but enjoyable now. 35,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2016.

Black cherry and plum flavors mingle with licorice, tar and earth notes in this firm red. Racy acidity loosens the muscular tannins. Rustic character, but solid. Decant. Drink now through 2022. 2,900 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add