Ninin de Antonino Izquierdo 2009

The 2009 Ninin is 100% Tinta Fina from a biodynamically farmed vineyard. The Ninin cuvee is composed of barrels not chosen for the flagship Antonino Izquierdo bottling. Malolactic occurred in new French oak with batonnage followed by 10 months of aging in another set of new French oak barrels. Deep purple in color, it displays a fragrant perfume of toasty new oak, graphite, Asian spices, espresso, licorice, and blackberry. Dense, layered, and plush on the palate, this structured effort will benefit from another 3-4 years of cellaring. Drink this lengthy wine through 2024. Drink: 2014-2024. Score - 92. (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, June 2011)