Marqués de Vargas Hacienda Pradolagar 2016

It's a true pleasure to see this well-sited single estate achieving great things after the hard work and investment of recent years. This top of the range wine now belongs among the region's elite reds, combining Tempranillo and 20% Mazuelo, aged in 100% new oak, to brilliant effect. Subtle, detailed and refined perfumed with fine tannins, chalky minerality and the concentration to age. 2023-35.

Rich, complex and creamy nose with vanilla chocolate and pine needles, together with blackberries, blueberries and a refined balsamic touch. A full-bodied Rioja with juicy black fruit and quite firm but powdery tannins that will dissipate more into the fruit with time. Long and intense. Tempranillo and mazuelo. Drinkable now, but will improve in the next 3-4 years.