Arizcuren Rioja "Monte Gatun" 2021
The tradition is the Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Mazuelo they blend deftly making a superb wine that is food-friendly to the max. The 12 months of aging in Slavonian oak barrels (30%) and concrete tanks (70%) also ramp up the vibrancy. This is supple in every way -- a blast of raspberry-toned fruit with hints of kirsch, thyme, orange peel, and a kiss of white pepper all show their faces in the most harmonious of ways. This is a near-to-mid-term drinking Rioja best enjoyed now through 2028.