Finca La Emperatriz is a winery located in the very north-west of Rioja. The project is today managed by brothers Eduardo and Victor Hernáiz, but the estate dates back to the 19th century. This single vineyard bottling is aromatically reticent at first. After a one hour decant it unwinds with very strong aromas of American oak, almost excessively so. There are deep flavors of black olive, black cherry and black raspberry with anise accents. Delicious, with a lithe minerality and a lovely sense of place. (Best 2016-2025) - February, 2016 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: February, 2016
- Producer: Finca La Emperatriz
- Vintage: 2010
- Release Price: $30
- Drinking Window: 2016-2025
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Appellation: Rioja
- Importer: NA