Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 14
Inky ruby. Exotic, assertively perfumed dark berry and floral oil aromas are complemented by allspice, vanilla and smoky minerals. Ripe yet energetic blackberry, cassis and cherry compote flavors show a sexy vanillin oak influence but have the depth to handle it. Finishes sappy and very long, with repeating notes of dark berry liqueur and floral pastilles. In the context of flamboyant, modern-style Riojas this is a superb value.
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.