1947 R. López de Heredia Vina Bosconia Gran Reserva

The 1947 Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva blew me away. It could have been my favorite of the Riojas, up there with the best Bordeaux (to me, Petrus and surprisingly enough Margaux!). It is amazingly dark, juicy and glowy, with a very young and dark cherry color and surprising acidity. Viña Bosconia is a relatively small vineyard of only 15 hectares, so production was not as much as that of the Viña Tondonia. It's juicy and lush, with notes of forest floor, truffle, smoked cured dry meat and orange peel denoting, freshness. The tannins are fully resolved, and it has a velvety texture; it's elegant and long. Super tasty, really pleasant and gourmand.