Bodega Contador Rioja DOC Alma 2020

Deep ruby in colour, and a punchy aromatic kick on the first nose, plenty of Rioja signature. Blueberry and black cherry fruit, spiced vanilla oak grilled and burnished, liqourice root, cocoa bean and balsamic. The first vintage of new bottling Alma, from 5.5ha of vines across three plots up to 70 years old, released this month. Benjamin Romeo Hilera winemaker and director.