2023 Tinto Pesquera Albillo Mayor Ribera del Duero, Spain

(92 Points) The third vintage of the 2023 Albillo, made from Albillo Mayor, the grapes are pressed and fermented into French oak with some bâtonnage, as well as some concrete in the final blend. White flower aromas eke out on the nose, the variety known for being less expressive in its youth. Good acidity keeps it fresh and lean in high-toned savory, herbal, saline notes, becoming more complex and weighty as it opens. Drink now through 2033. - Jeb Dunnuck