Sunday, March 3, 2013

Tasting - Monte Aman



Monte Aman
Variety:  100% Tempranillo
Region:  Arlanza
Country:  Spain
Year:  2009
Price:  $5.95
Shop Review:  Fermentation of selected grapes in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.  Aging in American oak caskets for 5 months followed by 3 months in the bottle before being released in the market.  Inky ruby.  Ripe cherry and plum on the nose.  Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise.  A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit.  Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now.
Personal Review:  Smell is also not discernible.  First taste is not exactly something I like, but I really like the finish (slight hint of bitter chocolate).  There is a hint of spice (maybe the anise?).  First taste accumulates on the tongue and the more you drink the more it overpowers the finish.
Food Paring:  Not tasted with food
 

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