Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 12
(malo in new French oak followed by 18 months of aging in new French oak): Vivid purple. Penetrating, highly perfumed aromas of sappy dark berries, potpourri and minerals, with a spicy topnote. Offers deep, palate-staining black raspberry and cherry flavors that are given spine by juicy acidity. Closes long and sweet, with pungent mineral and floral notes lingering on the subtly tannic finish. I also had the chance to retaste the 2009 version of this wine and it seems to have actually gained in vivacity over the last 12 months. Enjoyable now for its flamboyant character, but I'd let mine rest for at least a few more years.
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.