Queirón Mi Lugar Vino de Quel 2020 DOCa Rioja (75cl, 14.5%)

This is a full-bodied, dry red from the Pérez Cuevas family at Queirón, made in Rioja Oriental from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha. The grapes come from parcels around the village of Quel, including El Poeta, La Bartola and Hoyo Judio, at over 600 metres, many from old bush vines grown without artificial irrigation. The wine spends 18 months in new oak barrels, 80% French and 20% American, then six months in large French oak foudres. The nose offers blackberries, blueberries and dark plums with mocha, fig, sweet spice and a balsamic note. The palate is concentrated, with bramble and plum, integrated oak, fine tannins and fresh acidity, finishing long with dark fruit, spice and oak.