2018 Bodegas Hermanos Pecina Rioja Crianza (Rioja, SP) 5R

The 2018 Crianza Señorío de P. Peciña is a blend of 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, and 2% Garnacha from the Sonsierra region in Rioja Alta. Aged for 24 months in used American oak barrels, this garnet-colored wine with a brick-like sheen presents aromas of red apple peel, cherry, cedar, vanilla, with subtle hints of coconut and nutmeg. It is dry and juicy, with a somewhat rugged texture due to its high volatile acidity, resulting in a pronounced oxidized character.