Don Ramon Tinto Especial Barrica 2023

Don Ramon Tinto Especial Barrica is a smooth, generous blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo from Campo de Borja in north-east Spain. Ripe red fruit sits alongside gentle spice, balsamic notes and a touch of vanilla from American oak. Soft tannins and a long, rounded finish make this an easy red to enjoy without sacrificing character. It is a smart match for grilled lamb, smoky sausages, meatballs or a plate of hearty tapas, and equally useful when the occasion simply calls for a satisfying Spanish red.

What the winery says:

Bodegas Aragonesas vinifies the Garnacha and Tempranillo with ten days of skin contact before malolactic fermentation and blending. The wine is matured for three months in American oak barrels, followed by further time in bottle before release. It is ruby red with violet tones, offering mature fruit, spice and balsamic aromas. The palate is soft and well structured, with harmonious oak-derived tannins and a persistent finish.

What the experts say:

Black Market, 91/100 Points and Gold Medal (2023)