Pago de Valdoneje Viñas Viejas

I again tasted the 2016 Pago de Valdoneje Viñas Viejas, a selection from old vines that was matured in oak. It has further integrated the effect of the élevage but has aged slowly and gracefully. The palate seems a little more polished, and in general, it's moving in the right direction as expected. It should continue its evolution in bottle for a while. 6,000 bottles were filled in December 2017.

Aromas of crushed black pepper, cloves and dark berries follow through to a full body with creamy, polished tannins that are long and mouth-filling in a seductive way. 100% mencia. Drink or hold.