Bodega Alegre Valganon Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Rustenberg and gorgeously concentrated

and gorgeously concentrated

The nose is serious and wild

leather and animals

underscored by hints of graphite and cedar

persimmon and caramel flavors offer a dusting of cocoa in front of a long

Bodega Alegre Valganon Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Rustenberg and gorgeously concentratedVivid ruby red. Suave, mineral and spice accented aromas of ripe red fruits and candied flowers, along with a subtle touch of cured tobacco. Appealingly sweet and energetic in the mouth, showing seamless texture and sharply delineated raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors and a hint of baking spices. Finishes bright, silky and quite long, with fine grained tannins framing the wines lingering fruit.