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This wine has a great and profound color, an expression of its young age. It has an intense aroma in which one can...
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This is a corpulent wine also having a lot of finesse, with an intense nose having notes of chocolate, black fruit...
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Aromas of red plums, blueberries, cocoa beans, light spices and bark. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly chewy...
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I love the aromas of bark, mushrooms and wet earth with dark fruit. Turns to ink and black olives. Full-bodied with...
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Intense blueberry, toasty oak, sweet plum and tobacco bouquet. The palate is full-bodied with a savoury texture, oaky...
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Ripe and fruit-forward on the nose, though more restrained on the palate, this red offers flavors of blackberry...
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This is a wine is from Toro and is from organically farmed Tempranillo vines that are 40 years old. This gives the...
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There was some hail in Toro in 2020 that didn't affect the grapes too much for the 2020 Gago, sourced from the...
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Numanthia Numanthia 1999
750ml - Case of 6
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$99.94
Colour: Ripe cherry color with ruby reflections.
Aroma: Numanthia is expressive and deep, with hints of red berries,...
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Numanthia Numanthia 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2007 Numanthia is marginally more approachable but it, too, is a dense, layered, voluminous, structured wine....
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Numanthia Numanthia 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$50.79
I was pleasantly surprised by the 2016 Numanthia, which is balanced and serious, with integrated oak and a soft...
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Numanthia Termanthia 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$210.15
Tarry blackberry and cheesy oak aromas are appropriate for a wine of this size and magnitude. In the mouth, this...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$85.12
This red is firm yet fresh, with orange peel acidity driving the bright cherry, herbal and licorice flavors. The...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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Lots of spices and bright fruit for such a ripe, hot vintage. Some orange-peel undertones. Full-bodied and layered...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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A smooth, creamy red, medium- to full-bodied, though understated at first. Features flavors of mulled cherry, black...
Malagousia Syrah Tempranillo Spain Castilla Y Leon Toro 750ml
If you're looking for a Greek white wine packed full of interesting character and a wide range of unique and surprising aromas, then the wines made from the Malagousia grape varietal are unlikely to disappoint. Although this grape is said to have originated in and around Nafpaktos, in Western Greece, it is now most commonly grown, cultivated and processed in Greek Macedonia, where it is used to make high quality white wines of a highly aromatic nature. Indeed, Malagousia is renowned for producing wines which are full of unusual aromas, with many wines holding traces of jasmine, mint, citrus and exotic fruits, and occasionally a whole lot more.
It was the famous Greek wine maker Gerovassiliou who was said to be the first to experiment with the Malagousia grapes, which were previously used mainly by smallholders and families to produce simple house wines. Gerovassiliou recognized that Malagousia had the potential and the characteristics necessary for producing excellent quality wines, and before long, vineyards were being planted across Macedonia, the Peloponnese and Attica. Today, wines made with the Malagousia grapes tend to be full bodied, with a noticeable tannin content elegantly interplaying with the mellow, medium acidity of the wine. Such roundness allows all of these interesting and exciting flavors and aromas come forth, making for a truly fascinating and unique wine.
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What is Retsina?
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.