Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Finca Antigua Crianza 2008 DO

Variety: 50% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: La Mancha
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: darker ruby red with garnet meniscus
Bouquet: sour cherries with touch of black currant, supported by light vanilla
Taste: medium bodied, dominant in the overall flavor profile are sour cherries with black currant, fruit is supported by still very visible mouth drying tannins, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: fuet
Overall score: 85
Price: CZK 220
Stopper: cork
Nice example of Crianza, which is still on more fruitier and tannic side and recommended for aging for another 3 years easily.

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