They Reign in Spain
Tastings of more than 900 Spanish wines over the past year confirm that the classic areas of Rioja and Priorat are making the best bottles. But the northwestern region of Galicia is also making some exceptional wines, particularly the sub-region of Bierzo
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Artadi rioja rioja viña El Pisón 2013
Amazing depth and complexity to this red, showing dark berries, strawberry and raspberry with hints of earth and seaweed on the nose. Full body with ultra-compact and fined-grained tannins that follow through to a pure, very long and intense wet earthy and minerally finish. Very classy and structured. Needs at least four or five years to soften. Try in 2020. 98 points