Monday, February 16, 2015

Vina Albali Crianza 2004 DO

Variety: Tempranillo
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Valdepenas
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: lighter to medium red
Bouquet: quite restrained, sour cherries, hint of wood
Taste: medium body, quite basic acidic profile, unripe sour cherries, with hint of spices, medium slightly harsher tannins, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: BBQ, straightforward stuff, nothing complex
Overall score: 3+5+10+5+5=78
Price: CZK 89
Stopper: single piece cork
2nd bottle of this wine tasted. Looking at my notes from first tasting in November 2009 the wine hardly improved. Very basic staff.

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