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In the past, I tasted impressive Gran Reservas from the 1980s, but the Gran Reserva that is due for release this year...
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Wine naturally concentrated, but without excess, very aromatic. The silkiness of the tannins allows immediate...
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No doubt about it: ‘This is the best 890 in our history,' declares Julio Sáenz, technical director of La Rioja...
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This is a very complete wine with such beautiful length and intensity. It’s compact and very driven with a great...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Incredible aromas of flowers such as violets and orange blossom with dark fruits and sweet fruit tea. Full body, very...
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750ml - Case of 12
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750ml - Case of 6
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Currants, mint, flowers, and licorice in the nose. Medium to full bodied, with elegant tannins and an after taste of...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $361.20
The 2001 Ornellaia (magnum) offers up violets, black cherries, minerals and earthiness in a big, structured style....
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The 2001 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva is the follow-up of the 1995. There is a sense of harmony and elegance, of...
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Grenache Italian Red Blends Red Blend Tempranillo 2001 750ml

The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.

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.