The 2005 Rioja Alta 890 has a complex nose of dried cherry, tobacco, and leather, with notes of vanilla, spice, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is elegant and powerful with flavours of cherry compote, red currant, and hints of chocolate and savoury spices, supported by silky tannins and a long, balanced finish. It is a classic, long-aging Rioja with a harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and savoury characteristics.
