Bright. Medium ruby with pale purple hues. Thin-heavy tears.Clean nose. Medium+ intensity. Baking spices, thyme, blackcurrant, strawberry, cracked pepper. Fading hints of dark chocolate. Developing.Dry palate, medium acidity, soft tannins, medium+ alcohol, medium body. Medium intensity. Palate of vanilla, black cherry. Smooth texture. Long finish. Recommended for now, it has potential for another 1-2 years. Vivino rating: (Nikolas Vassiliades) https://www.vivino.com/enrique-mendoza-finca-el-curaton-alicante/w/5583278?year=2017