Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 13
(100% tempranillo; aged in French oak for 18 months): Inky ruby. Potent aromas of blueberry, cherry-cola, spicy oak and licorice, with hints of tobacco and fruitcake in the background. Broad, chewy and appealingly sweet, offering ripe black and blue fruit flavors and a touch of peppery spices. Finishes smooth and expansive, with supple tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate.
Drinking Date:
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.