Marqués de Cáceres Crianza (75cl, 13.5%)

Marqués de Cáceres Crianza is a Rioja Alta red wine from Cenicero, Spain, made by Marqués de Cáceres. It blends 85% Tempranillo with Graciano and Garnacha (Mazuelo). Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks before ageing in 60% French oak and 40% American oak barrels. The nose opens with ripe plum and raspberry, moving into balsamic undertones and spicy background, with leather, licorice and toasted oak. On the palate, juicy blackberry and cherry give way to dark plum and integrated spice, with vanilla and tobacco alongside the fruit. The finish is medium in length with lingering balsamic and licorice, gentle tannic grip and trace of leather.