LAN Viña Lanciano Reserva 2019

Bright garnet hue with purple edges. Aromas of rose and violet alongside expressive redcurrant freshness. The youthful palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with red plums and fine-grained tannins. The finish is lively with spice, bright acidity, black pepper and a leathery note at the end. The alcohol feels warm but is balanced at 13.7%. Spends 16 months in French oak (half new and one-year-old), followed by nine months in concrete tank and 12 months of bottle age. Drinking window: 2024-2035. Score – 94. (Sarah Jane Evans, MW, decanter.com, Feb. 20, 2024)