| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Spain |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |

Deep crimson with less defined fading at the rim. Smudgy, briary, autumnal bouquet. Much more developed than the 1996. Bitter chocolate and lots of acidity. Tannins less in evidence than on the 1996. More in common with the 1995. Relatively gentle.