Demencia 2012

The 2012 Demencia felt young and lively despite its age, a good sign for a wine that is intended for the long run. It's been in bottle since August 2015, and time in bottle has polished it, as it's a wine that is always powerful and concentrated and needs time. There is less alcohol than in the past. The nose had some notes of graphite and peat intermixed with ripe black fruit and aromas of decayed violets. The palate is full bodied with plenty of tannins, powerful and with a long, dry finish. 1,996 bottles were produced in 2012.