The red wine Marqués de Vargas Seleccion Privada Reserva Rioja DOCa, vintage 2005 from the winery Bodegas del Marqués de Vargas has been rated in 2014 with 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the region La Rioja in Spain.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby colour, purple reflections, broad watery rim. Black berry fruit in the underlay, with fine oak notes, ethereal nuances, hints of vanilla, reminiscent of Bordeaux. Juicy, fruity, fine acidity, velvety tannins, elegant and persistent, pleasant chocolate aftertaste, shows good length, already perfectly gluggable, has certain ageing potential.
More about the tastingDeep ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate rim brightening. A fine nougat note on the nose, some tobacco, some sour cherry confit, intensely characterized by Russian oak, delicate balsamic spice. Very elegant, powerful and fresh on the palate, its freshness makes it appear much lighter than its actual values suggest, complex and long-lasting, fine, fruity length, great ageing potential.
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