Sunday, March 16, 2014

Tasting - Finca del Castillo

Name: Finca del Castillo
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Price: $8.99

Shop Review: 88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013)
 "Bright red. Dark cherry, cassis, licorice and black pepper on the nose. Firm, slightly bitter dark berry flavors gain sweetness with air and pick up a smoky quality. Finishes with good length, lingering bitterness and an echo of cherry pit. - JR"

My Review: A good tempranillo. Old world for sure. Rich cherry and blackcurrant with a spicy pepper for the ending. Smoke is predominantly the palate's make up with underling berries, which combine to a sort of blackberry cigarette. Long finish with a snap at the end. 

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