BodegasArzuagaLaPlanta2021(750ml)

La Planta is Arzuaga’s entry-level Tempranillo, sourced from estate vineyards located on a plateau above the Duero River. It captures the fresh, fruit-forward side of Ribera del Duero while maintaining the winery’s hallmark elegance. Juicy and approachable, this wine offers vibrant notes of red berries, black plum, and hints of spice. Smooth tannins and a soft finish make it an easy companion to charcuterie, burgers, or tapas. 92 Points Wine Enthusiast

Deep-ruby-red in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of blackberry, purple plum and clove. It is soft at first sip, followed by a sensation of fullness as plush tannins fill the palate. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, caramel, anise and a touch of dried thyme linger on the taste buds. — Mike DeSimone