Goliardo Loureiro 2015

The most powerful red grape from Rías Baixas is the Loureiro, which tends to produce wines of deep color and plenty of tannin. The 2015 Goliardo Loureiro has those varietal characteristics but seems a little more domesticated. They started using newer barrels for the élevage, and the strategy seems to have paid off. 2015 is a powerful vintage, which even amplifies the style of the variety. It has aromas of brambles and fountain pen ink and a powdery texture from fine and abundant tannins. It needs time and/or powerful food.