Variety: 70% Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)
30% Monastrell
Region: Almansa
Country: Spain
Year: 2013
Price: $8.95
Wine Rating: 88 Points – Stephen Tanzer
Vintage Cellar Tasting Notes:
A blend of 70% Garnacha Tintorera, a.k.a. Alicante Bouschet, and 30% Monastrell; fermented in stainless steel, followed by four months in French oak. Bright purple. Cassis, blueberry, pungent herbs and mocha on the nose. Smooth and open-knit on the palate, displaying fresh cherry and dark berry qualities and a hint of black pepper. Finishes with gripping tannins and good length, leaving a subtle floral note behind.
Personal Tasting Notes:
I found my impressions of this wine to be rather drastically different from the shop review which I find happens quite often. This red was a dry and bitter wine that I didn't like at all. This wine featured a strong tobacco and smoky, spicy, peppery lingering flavors. I believe that the smoky tobacco quality of this wine would make it pair very well with a red meat such as steak. There was also a hint of chocolate flavor to it.
This wine was tasted without food
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