Vina Alarde Berberana Reserva 2001

A better than average Rioja, from the 2001 Vintage and benefiting from a decent amount of time aged in oak barrels, this wine is drinking well now.

It smells toasty and alcoholic and weighs in at 13% alcohol.  It still gives away a good mouthful of fruit and the tannins have mellowed to allow this wine to be drunk with or without food.

Try it with roast chicken or roast pork for a good value delicious combo.