5 Barrels Red 2016

"This is an exquisite wine with an intense ruby red color with garnet tones.  The nose reminds one of jam and red fruits with a touch of oak.  The palate is fleshy with a mineral finish that is long lasting.  Not as heavy as a California Cabernet, but fuller and richer than a Pinot Noir.  Superbly intense!" —winemaker

"Intense garnet with terracotta hints. Aromatic and spicy wine with smoked touches and forest fruit aroma, ripe strawberries, plum, black cherry and hints of coconut. Round and strong on the mouth with strong tannins. Long, round and complex aftertaste." —winemaker

"Intense, dark cherry-red colour with purple edges. High layer. Clean and bright. Dense tear that lightly dyes the glass. On the nose it is powerful, very intense and fresh. Initially, the elegant notes of Crianza appear, toasted and balsamic. When opened, the black fruit and a touch of very ripe red fruit is exposed, almost jam, at some point liquorice with a spicy and creamy lactic. Fine floral tobacco touches. In the mouth it is powerful and well- structured, fresh and very sweet. Surrounding entry with a smooth and rich taste." —winemaker

"DO Arribes is a little-known appellation located on the extreme western edge of Spain along its border with Portugal. Here, Alvar de Dios 36 small parcels of vines totaling 5 hectares, most of which are used to create Camino de los Arrieros. A blend of Rufete, Juan García, Trincadeira Preta, Merenzao, and some other stray varieties mixed in the vineyards all planted on sandy red slate soils. Harvested by hand, fermented whole cluster by indigenous yeasts in 1000L French oak vats with pigeage by foot. Aged for 6 months in a combination of 1000L and 500L French oak barrels." —importer

"Medium-high depth wine, ruby red colour with roof tile rim, which denotes its long barrel ageing and its peaceful bottle ageing. Powerful on the nose with primary aromas of ripe fruit accompanied by complex spicy and balsamic notes and a slight touch of vanilla. Balanced on the palate, it is a round and unctuous wine with ripe and sweet tannins, providing the wine with a long aftertaste: and elegant Rioja classic." —winemaker

"At the time of release, this wine showed a bright crimson red colour. On the nose, aromas of sweet ripe fruit and delicate notes of smokiness. On the palate, tastes of cherry, plum and blackberries combined with gentle clean aromas of oak. Elegant mouthfeel, a full body and a fresh and fruity aftertaste. This wine still has plenty of life in it and should drink very well for the next 10-15 years." —winemaker

Blend: Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 5%, Mazuelo and Graciano 15%