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Quite a mineral Gran Reserva expression with wet stones and hints of sweet spices to the minty plums and cherries....
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$23.20
Clean, bright, intense cherry red colour with purple rim. Strong and sweet bouquet. Ripe berries aromas. Vanilla and...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$105.41
Full, polished tannins contain a rich profile of cherry, espresso and loamy earth notes. There's plenty of heft here...
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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$121.62
The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
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Bodegas Mauro Terreus Paraje de Cueva Baja 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$160.28
Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
750ml - Case of 6
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$290.45
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 12
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$48.28
The Crianza is now simply the 2016 Hacienda Monasterio, a powerful wine from a large vintage where the vines...
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Numanthia Numanthia 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.68
I was pleasantly surprised by the 2016 Numanthia, which is balanced and serious, with integrated oak and a soft...
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Pingus Flor De Pingus 2016
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$230.60
Chalky and intense with so much blackberry character. Some smoke, too. Full body. Firm and chewy with lots of fruit,...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$1202.49
The benchmark Pingus? Everything is together here with an impeccable balance of ripe fruit, complex terrior character...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$109.58
The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 1995
750ml - Case of 3
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$571.62
It is the Vega Sicilia flagship. The qualities of the Tempranillo and cabernet sauvignon in different proportions are...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$428.62
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$456.93
This is still very tight and closed with so much depth and beauty. The linear line to this is very vertical and draws...
Tempranillo 1995 2010 Spain Castilla Y Leon
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.