Bodegas Gormaz 12 Linajes Crianza 2016 750 ML

Varietal: 100% Tempranillo from 70 year-old vines. Ageing: 14 months in oak barrels (50% French, 50% American. 60% new barrels) Tasting Notes: Blackberry, leather and plum aromas, full and lush on the palate, with grippy tannins. Oaky berry flavors are accented by spice and chocolate notes, while the finish brings pronounced coffee and mocha flavors. Drink through 2025. Rating: 92 Points. Wine Enthusiast About the Winery: One of the 12 founders of the Ribera del Duero appellation, Bodegas Gormaz was founded in 1972. Widely known in Spain as one of the top quality brands from the region, 12 Linajes is made using only grapes from the oldest vines in Bodegas Gormaz's estate. The name makes reference to the 12 families (lineages) that got together in 1982 to establish the Ribera del Duero D.O., one of the world's finest and home to Spain's most sought-after wines.