The toasty tones grow on the palate
Seafood: shrimp
The purity on the nose is unmistakable
shaped by the cool 2021 vintage and the natural tension of old vines
with an enticing medley of fresh citrus blossoms
D’Arenberg The Sticks & Stones Tempranillo Blend Bellussi The toasty tones grow onThe 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,