Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Rioja
Vintage: 2003
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: garnet red with bricky meniscus
Bouquet: expressive, wood, vanilla with canned cherries, spices
Taste: medium to full body, very good structure, fine balance between fruit, tannins, acidity and vanilla, layered taste of sour cherries with proper wood and vanilla tones supported by elegant and still nicely noticeable tannins, longer finish
Recommended food pairing: dry salamis
Overall score: 87
Price: CZK 249
Produced by Baron de Ley this is amazing wine and especially considering the price. I really like the nice wood, but not overpowered, combined with excellent sour cherries with an old world style pleasant acidity:)
Label is vaguely familiar. Its taste is sorely missed.
ReplyDeletehmm, I have it right now again and it is fantastic!
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