Sierra Cantabria Rosado, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Chateau Clinet fertile loam and cigar box

fertile loam and cigar box with a waft of sandalwood

A subtle thread of ground cardamom and clove spice unravels through flavors of glazed apricot

A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth quality in this vintage

and a good finish

The firm tannins and bold structure are mitigated by succulent and ripe black-currant flavors

Sierra Cantabria Rosado, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2021 Chateau Clinet fertile loam and cigar boxThe very pale and delicate 2021 Rosado was produced with 55% Viura, 40% Garnacha and 5% Tempranillo, so a clarete with 12. 9% alcohol and very good freshness. It fermented in stainless steel with yeasts selected from their own vineyards. It's clean and tasty, very drinkable, fresh and balanced. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate