Monday, February 3, 2014

Altos del Cuco, Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo 2005 DO

Variety: Monastrell (Mourvedre), Syrah, Tempranillo
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Yecla
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: dark garnet red
Bouquet: canned sour cherries, hint of forest fruit marmalade, spices, touch of black chocolate
Taste: medium to full body,  very round fruit is transformed nicely into canned form, sour cherries, plums, blackberries, nice spiciness, hint of coffee and chocolate, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: venison
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+7+50=85
Price: CZK 169
Stopper: plastic cork
Very good value wine, proper bottle maturity slightly higher alcohol needs a bit more chilling, but overall very nice, resembling more new world than Spain.

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