2009 | Bodegas Basilio Izquierdo 'B de Basilio' Tinto | Rioja Antologia XLVIII and wild strawberry on the

and wild strawberry on the mid-palate usher in a quaffable finish

cloves and cinnamon lifted by hints of fresh mint

round and beautifully detailed if not especially concentrated middle weight flavors that culminate in a solidly long and mildly tangy finish

with an extensive growing season and late-harvest sunshine making for perfect ripening conditions

2009 | Bodegas Basilio Izquierdo 'B de Basilio' Tinto | Rioja Antologia XLVIII and wild strawberry on theThe 2009 B de Basilio feels quite classical and serious, a little backward and with a nose mixing ripe red and black fruit, sweet spices, smoke and hints of leather. It is quite harmonious, with rustic elegance. The palate is medium bodied, really polished with fine grained tannins that show the hand of a great, classical winemaker. This wine has the stuffing and balance for great development in bottle. 93 Pts Robert Parker