2019 | Bodegas Roda 'Roda I' Reserva | Rioja 1.5L Plavac Mali graphite and lead pencil

graphite and lead pencil

very rich of red berries and plums

pressed flower

integrated tannins and a refreshing acidity reminiscent of mandarin peel

2019 | Bodegas Roda 'Roda I' Reserva | Rioja 1.5L Plavac Mali graphite and lead pencilImmense depth and exuberance here. Fine spices, dark plums, fresh blackberries, blueberries, graphite and crushed stones. Naturally concentrated, broad, vertical and full bodied, but still fluid and linear. Crumbled, dusty tannins grow on the palate, leading it to a juicy, tightly wound finish that goes on and on. One of the best Roda I? Drinkable now upon decanting, but much better from 2025. 97 Pts James Suckling