Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $4.95
The Vintage Cellar's Review: "Rooty, spicy and baked on the nose, with aromas that lean towards raisin. The palate is more gritty and acidic, with raisin, cola, and spice flavors. Darkens up on the finish, which is long and peppery, with adequate juiciness and a final note of tomato."
My Review: The first thing I noticed about this Tempranillo was its sharp, peppery fragrance. This strong flavor carried over to the palate, along with a clove-like spiciness and warmth. It was heavy with tannins which gave an astringent sensation on the palate, and seemed especially dry compared to the other wines at the tasting.
(This complex wine would be good to try again with more tasting experience.)
I tasted this without food.
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