To full disclosure this is one of my favorite wines
The Aroma of Cigar box, red fruits that are mature, the vanilla and the oak those aromas created a perfect symphony of flavors that only a aged Rioja Gran Reserva can achieve, the flavor that the red fruits, with the blend of the wood and the vanilla, with the strong tannins created the perfect wine for a nice Steak Florentina or a nice meat paella, this wine is a unique experience, you need to decanted for at least 1 hour, but it will open and if you like strong wine with character this wine is for you.