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$67.94
Aalto was established in 1999 by Mariano Garcia, winemaker for 30 years at Vega Sicilia. His philosophy was minimal...
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$18.40
12 bottles:
$14.64
High intensity cherry-red cherry color with purple notes in the border. Aromatic complexity where we find floral...
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$20.80
A savory, full-bodied red with olives, blackcurrants, grilled herbs, toast and anchovies on the nose. Gently chewy...
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$21.50
12 bottles:
$21.07
Black fruit aromas, well balanced with the oak, bringing sweet spicy and nice toasty notes. Good structure. It is...
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$41.75
6 bottles:
$40.92
Fruit-forward and expressive, with generous well-spiced boysenberry and blueberry fruit flavors up front, followed by...
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$13.00
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$12.74
Rated 92 - The 2021 Castilla y Léon from Pedro Gonzalez Mittelbrunn is made entirely from Prieto Picudo, one of the...
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$21.25
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$20.83
This is a corpulent wine also having a lot of finesse, with an intense nose having notes of chocolate, black fruit...
750ml - Case of 12
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$23.60
SIGHT: Dark cherry red with intense bluish nuances, deep and bright.
NOSE: High intensity, a fusion of fruity aromas,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$33.60
SIGHT: Bluish-red with garnet rim. An intense, bright wine.
NOSE: A wine of great aromatic complexity, with...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$52.61
Aalto was established in 1999 by Mariano Garcia, winemaker for 30 years at Vega Sicilia. His philosophy was minimal...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero PS 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$99.95
The 2021 PS is 100% Tempranillo, primarily sourced from clay soils in La Horra and Aguilera, and was aged for up to...
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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$122.62
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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$162.95
Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.87
Certified Organic. A blend of Tempranillo with about 10-15% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller portions of Merlot and...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$110.49
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 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$427.96
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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$458.11
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 Valbuena 5° 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$214.95
The oak makes plenty of impact on the nose with some tarry notes across ripe-blue-plum, ccassis and chocolate aromas....
Gamay Tempranillo 2010 2021 Spain Castilla Y Leon 750ml
The French wines of Beaujolais are widely regarded as some of the finest table wines in the world. This is due in part to the qualities of the Gamay grape, from which they are made. Gamay produces beautifully, juicy, rounded and gulpable red wines, usually drank young and full of their natural fruit character. However, it would be a mistake to say that Gamay is limited to easy-drinking, soft wines - it’s a highly flexible and versatile grape, capable of producing aged wines of serious complexity and structure, full of expression and fascinating characteristics.
The majority of Gamay wines from France are labeled under Beaujolais Villages or Beaujolais, and these are the standard table wines we’re used to seeing in French restaurants, at bistros, and at our local wine store. Usually great value for money, these are the light, slightly acidic examples of what the grape can do. Far more interesting are those Gamay wines from the 10 cru villages, just north of Beaujolais, where generations of expertise and a unique soil type made up of granitic schist result in far more unique, complicated wines. The best examples of Gamay feature intense aromatics, all black fruit and forest fare, and are worth cellaring for a few years.
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.