| Producer | Sierra de Toloño |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | U1010038 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The altitude and freshness of Rivas de Tereso were an advantage in the heat of the 2022 growing season. This old-vine Tempranillo really over-delivers at the price, with very little oak, lots of zip and freshness, succulent strawberry and red cherry fruit, and undertones of pine and wild thyme. —T.A.
The young red 2022 Sierra de Toloño was produced with Tempranillo from old vines, and as such, with small percentages of other grapes always present in the old vineyards. It has notes of ripe berry fruit (it has 13.5% alcohol) and aromatic herbs, and it's juicy and velvety, with very fine tannins, contained ripeness, and an approachable profile. It's impressive for the torrid year. It was bottled in July 2023 after eight months in neutral 225-liter barrels and tinajas. —L.G.
What We Thought: This classic Rioja has a smooth, medium-bodied palate filled with ripe black cherry fruit along with notes of spice box, dark chocolate, and a hint of licorice, finishing with light, nicely balanced tannins.
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