Tasting Notes

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Vinous Joaquin Hidalgo - 18 Apr 24
A savory Rioja red, the 2016 La Poza de Ballesteros is a pure Tempranillo sourced from a vineyard planted in 1960 in Elvillar de Álava, Rioja Alavesa. This ripe, plummy wine offers notes of wild herbs and bay leaf. Dry and fairly rich with reactive tannins, the taut palate lingers long with crystal-clear fruits.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2032
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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.