Bodegas Tarón, ‘Pantocrátor’ Rioja Reserva, 2015, Rioja (DOCa) Brouilly Basket-pressed and aged in French

Basket-pressed and aged in French barrels for 15 months

A luxurious aroma of lemon curd and freshly baked butter biscuits

with crusty bread

The most useful story detail here is really the grape and style rather than a forced bit of winery history: Pinot Nero is more often associated with still reds or sparkling wines

Bodegas Tarón, ‘Pantocrátor’ Rioja Reserva, 2015, Rioja (DOCa) Brouilly Basket-pressed and aged in French'One Liner' A magnificent, patiently matured Rioja with concentrated dark fruit, tobacco and warming spice powerful and structured, yet remarkably fresh and silky. Tasting Note Deep cherry red in colour, with concentrated aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and red fruit compote layered with eucalyptus, tobacco leaf, roasted coffee and sweet American oak spice. Full and velvety on the palate, the wines richness is balanced by vibrant acidity and firm