Urbina Reserva Especial 2001

95% Tempranillo y 5% Mazuelo, Garnacha y Graciano. This wine comes from the best grapes from vines over 20 years old. Aged two years in French oak and American and approximately two years in the bottle. Dark colored. Nose of medium intensity, which appears very fine black fruit assembled perfectly with the oak. Very round without any edge, the epitome of harmony and balance. This wine also combines very well with all meals and times of day. The prescriber and most famous world’s wine guru Robert Parker gave it 90 points.

Robert Parker: Urbina Selección Especial 2001

The 2001 Seleccion Especial was produced from organically grown fruit from 50+-year-old vines. It was aged for 24 months in French and American oak. It is dark ruby-colored with a funky/earthy nose that also reveals crushed rock, spice box, and black cherry. Made in a traditional style, it is graceful on the palate with silky red fruits, lively acidity, excellent balance, and a pure finish. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years.

• RATING: 90 points
• PRODUCER: Bodegas Pedro Benito Urbina
• FROM: Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
• VARIETY: Tempranillo
• DRINK: 2010 – 2018
• ESTIMATED COST: $45