A completely different aromatic profile is present here with its fresh and cooler dark berry fruit scents that are liberally sprinkled with notes of wild flower and the sauvage
This is very Mazoyères in character
The fruit was handled in a combination of 50% new French oak
Quite massive and popular
There is again excellent verve and very good volume to the rich
Calvo Casajus, Ribera Del Duero NIC Vintage:2009 A completely different aromatic profileThe 2006 NIC is more expressive aromatically with a sexy nose of smoke, lavender, violets, truffle, and assorted black fruits. It is also more forthcoming on the palate although it, too, will profit from extended cellaring of at least 6 8 years. This classy wine should have a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2030. Bodegas J. A. Calvo Casajus is owned and operated by its namesake, Jose Alberto Calvo Casajus. It is literally a one man undertaking