Olivier Riviere 'La Vallada', Arlanza, Spain 2017 Case (6x750ml) Bruno Giacosa and a great finish

and a great finish

"Tasted at the Pontet-Canet vertical in London

93 Pts Wine Spectator

hazelnuts and sandalwood

Another step up is the non-vintage Pedro Ximénez from a 15-year-old solera

Olivier Riviere 'La Vallada', Arlanza, Spain 2017 Case (6x750ml) Bruno Giacosa and a great finishThe 2017 La Vallada is now sold without the Arlanza appellation of origin, from where the grapes were sourced at 900 meters in altitude from vines averaging 35 years of age. It's a ripe and serious Tempranillo fermented with 20% full clusters and with only 20% of the volume matured in barrique. It has very integrated oak, ripe fruit without excess and a soft mouthfeel representing a warmer vintage. It's medium to full bodied with abundant, fine