D’Arenberg The Sticks & Stones Tempranillo Blend Bellussi with an enticing medley of

with an enticing medley of fresh citrus blossoms

ripe black fruit underneath the sulfides but it needs airing to bring the fruit aromas out

The purity on the nose is unmistakable

giving savoury warmth without heaviness

shaped by the cool 2021 vintage and the natural tension of old vines

D’Arenberg The Sticks & Stones Tempranillo Blend Bellussi with an enticing medley ofThe palate is bright, savoury, and wonderfully textural, opening with red cherry, raspberry, and plum skin before shifting into a spicy, earthy midpalate shaped by the Iberian varieties in the blend. Acidity is fresh and lively, keeping the wine energetic, and the tannins are fine, slightly rustic, and beautifully integrated. Notes of dried herbs, cocoa, and a faint amarolike bitterness add complexity. The finish is long, savoury, and redfruited,