Friday, January 18, 2013

Garcia Carrion Antano Rioja 2007 Crianza

Variety: Tempranillo Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Country of origin: Spain 
Wine appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Colormedium red with garnet meniscus
Bouquet: raspberries, cherries, cedar wood
Taste: medium body, red sour cherries, still very austere acidity, oak, touch of black chocolate, good tannins,  medium finish
Recommended food pairing: dry slami
Overall score: 84
Price: EUR 5.50
Stopper: cork (pieces)
Perfect value/price ratio Rioja. It feels still young due to considerable acidity and not as mild tannins as one would expect. It would probably go better in 2 years.

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