Arinzano 2010 "Gran Vino" Vino de Pago 750ml

Deep ruby color. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, candied violet, vanilla and roasted coffee, with a bright mineral flourish and a hint of cracked pepper adding urgency. Rich yet lively as well, offering sweet blueberry, cassis and fruitcake flavors that are supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows very good breadth and sweet dark fruit character on a long, smooth finish shaped by supple, even tannins. (50% new French oak.)

Score: 92 points -- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 2018