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Expressive and intense, this impressive red marries elegance and power, delivering rich flavors of blackberry,...
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Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean on the nose with spicy, toasted and dried fruit aromas. Good structure,...
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One of the most recognizable bottles of Rioja is the 2004 Faustino I Gran Reserva, mostly Tempranillo with 9%...
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The 2008 Pagos de Viejas was selected from three of the estate’s finest and most elevated sites with all of the...
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The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Firm and a bit austere, this red shows depth and drive, with chewy tannins supporting plum, tobacco, licorice and...
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Production was skipped over in 2007 due to extreme hail damage. The fruit that would normally be destined to Amarone...
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The 2008 Pingus had just been bottled when I tasted it. Deep purple in color, it sports a splendid aromatic array of...
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A dark, super-ripe wine, the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage. Smoke, tar, incense, licorice...
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COLOR: Dark ruby red. NOSE: Dried violets, blueberries, Sichuan pepper, humus, rhubarb, rosewood, walnuts and...
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Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of...
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Lightly baked and hinting at raisin and fine herbs, the bouquet on this benchmark Spanish red enfolds aromas of...
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A style on its own, redolent of olive, cacao, sweet spice, truffle. Unique. Smooth velvety texture, showing gradually...
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Corvina Blend Tempranillo 2004 2008

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.