Right from the start - fragile, lively and elegant nose of sweet vanilla, sweet fruit, a bit of barnyard as well as meaty salami notes, which grow with time into smoked meat and warm raspberry jam. Caressing on the palate, beautiful silky texture. To be drunk without food. That's what mature Rioja is all about!

Somewhat more straightforward and simple than Vina Pomal RE '64. A bit less concentrated, smoky with a hint of menthol. Very nice by itself, but the direct comparison didn't help it.

Sadly madeirised.

Very light and fragile. Peppery, red berries, lovely soft accidity - airy wine.

Clarette style - straightforward, linear and enjoyable, though, could be more complex.

Good, but not great as it should be. Rather full bodied, intense bouquet of some animal notes and dried fruits. Firm structure, more dense and full bodied, tannin still present. It has this slightly corky-sweaty aroma on the nose which was spoiling the enjoyment for some.

Darker than the other wines, more full bodied, but had this not so pleasant herbaceous edgy character.

This was interesting. Juicy nose of orange, tangerine. Good acidic backbone, nice tannin, pleasant texture. Juicy, but with a metallic finish.

Initially some vegetable notes, but they soon blew off to reveal a superb taste of chocolate muffins. Loved by almost everyone.

Better bottle than the one before. Toasted coffee and chocolate dessert.

What a nice surprise! Superb acidity, strong grippy tannins left. Ripe fruits and rather fresh finish. Why did Miguel Torres decide to change Sangre de Toro Abocado to what a nondescript wine it is now?