In the mid 1800s, Eleuterio Martinez Arzok established himself as a producer and merchant of wines from the Rioja region. He started by selling his wines direct from the barrel. Dark red with berry fruit aromas and toasty spice. Tart cherry flavors with pepper and oak notes. Hard tannins that need some calming. Even though this is a drink now wine, it needs time, but for $10, open the bottle about 2 hours before consumption.
A classic rioja. Not too acidic and easy on the palate. It has notes of dark red berries and smooth tannins that finish nicely. Pair with pasta or a great movie and you can’t go wrong.
Not bad for the price. Taste lacks maturity but still enjoyable.
What a fabulous little Rioja.
Another fine Spanish Rioja, mild, smooth and excellent with food and to make it even better, the price is right.