Sunday, February 3, 2013

tasting - Finca del Castillo Tempranillo



Finca del Castillo Tempranillo
Variety:  Tempranillo
Region:  La Mancha
Country:  Spain
Year:  2011
Price:  $4.95
Shop Review:   Rooty, spicy and baked on the nose, with aromas that lean towards raisin. The palate is more gritty and acidic, with raisin, cola, and spic flavors. Darkens up on the finish, which is long and peppery, with adequate juiciness and a final note of tomato.
Personal Review:  Bitter, but better than the La Cappuccina Soave, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, and Mars and Venus Chardonnay.  Could not quite place the aroma, but in hindsight possibly because raisins do not have a strong fragrance.  Root esque taste that was pleasant, but the ending flavor was not as good.
Food Paring:  Not tasted with food

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