Fossati was latest acquisition with 20 and 30 years vines

Offers an uncanny blend of richness and vivacity

Here too the wood treatment is admirably subtle and it easily allows the lavender and violet-scented aromas of spice

as it is acquiring a bit of a darker feel

This too is brooding and rather inexpressive just now with somber but ripe berry fruit aromas

Cillar Silos, Ribera Duero Torresilo Brut Zero Fossati was latest acquisition withBest Premium Red 20+ and Best Red Of Show, Spanish Wine Awards 2013. Black fruit some spice doesn't seem to be shining, I'm afraid. There is definitely potential in there, because the finish is persistent and dense but the impression is underwhelming right now. (RH)