Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 09
(100% tempranillo) Opaque purple. Heady aromas of boysenberry, gingerbread, flowers, licorice and clove, plus a smoky quality that gains strength with air. Deeply concentrated dark berry flavors are enlivened by a zesty mineral quality and complicated by sweet violet pastille and cola notes. There's a graceful, focused character to the wine that's a shock given its sheer size and flavor impact, and the tannins are almost completely absorbed by the luscious fruit. Finishes with a strong whiplash of candied flowers and outstanding persistence.
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Spain Vineyard Fine Wine

Spain

Spain, a leading wine producer, offers diverse wines from its varied regions. In Rioja, Tempranillo produces elegant, age-worthy reds, with top producers like Bodegas Marqués de Riscal and Bodegas Muga. Ribera del Duero also excels with Tempranillo, featuring esteemed estates like Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus. Priorat is known for bold red blends from Garnacha and Cariñena, with top wineries like Alvaro Palacios. In Galicia, Albariño shines in Rías Baixas, while Penedès is famed for Cava from houses like Freixenet.