2013 Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Atteca Old Vines

Community Tasting Notes (19) Avg Score: 89.6 points

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  2/25/2021 - Lucia Skywalker Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Lovely surprise! In 2016 I started learning about reds, and began a collection for such purposes. Did not write prices down, but I kept all purchases under $20. The collection grew, but tasting was minimal. The other day, I opened a 2009 Las Rocas Garnacha, and was surprised how delicious it was. Had some friends over for sampling, and when the bottle was gone, I opened the Atteca 2013 garnacha (grenache). As delicious as 2009 was, the 2013 was even more so, and both, straight after opening - no decanting, a big surprise for a wine that was probably around $15 in 2016/17. Today, they sell close to 45-50. Interesting to note that the 2009 Las Rocas, was a lot fruitier than the smoother, more polished 2013. Both great though, as said.
  
  We did not finish the 2013, and two days later, I had the remaining glass. It was good - OK, but not as delicious as a couple of days ago, so, this is a wine, that does best enjoyed right away.
  
  It is smooth, with a wonderful finish. Probably would go with just about anything, given the fruitiness. It is even wonderful as a sipping wine.

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  5/30/2019 - Risky Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Heavy dark berry, dark purple, smooth, great the 2nd day too.

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  9/1/2017 - Giselle Greenway Likes this wine:

  Other reviews have it right -- lots of flavors up front, and a nice big mouth feel. For me the nose was simplistic (just black fruit and alcohol), and after a big impression at the front of the mouth, I didn't find much else. Probably I just like wines that are smaller and more subtle. It's a good wine, but not to my taste (so the point rating is not relevant).

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  3/2/2017 - Chemming Likes this wine: 86 Points

  Great value. Nice bold balanced flavors. Big and juicy.

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  12/20/2016 - Barry Raterink Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Amazing value

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