Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 14
(80% tempranillo and 20% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in new and older French oak): Deep ruby. Potent cherry, blueberry and Indian spices on the deeply perfumed nose, with hints of violet and dark chocolate building in the glass. Large-scaled and mouthfilling, but with striking vivacity to its fleshy dark berry and floral pastille flavors. Firm and chewy on the wonderfully persistent finish, with supple tannins adding support and shape.
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.