Have had this for several years - it was fantastic value generic Tempranillo 4-5 years ago. The question now is how well it has evolved. Still very dark, with some gentle bricking on the rim. Powerful nose of crushed blackberries, wet slate and white pepper. Jammy and generous on the palate, with a central core of dark berries, cherries and plums, soft, silky tannins, and an attractively smoky finish. This remains splendid value for money, and a very good example of how elegant and distinctive Tempranillo can be outside of its classical regions, Rioja and Ribera del Duero. However, it is arguably on the decline, so needs drinking now.
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Intensive Nase. Auch am Gaumen dichte und reife Frucht mit frischer Würze. Sehr schöne Struktur, gute Säure und tolle Tannine im Abgang. Rassig und doch elegant. Erstaunliche Flasche. Super Preis-/ Leistungsverhältnis.
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9/1/2012 - ricard Likes this wine: 89 Points
Have had this for several years - it was fantastic value generic Tempranillo 4-5 years ago. The question now is how well it has evolved. Still very dark, with some gentle bricking on the rim. Powerful nose of crushed blackberries, wet slate and white pepper. Jammy and generous on the palate, with a central core of dark berries, cherries and plums, soft, silky tannins, and an attractively smoky finish. This remains splendid value for money, and a very good example of how elegant and distinctive Tempranillo can be outside of its classical regions, Rioja and Ribera del Duero. However, it is arguably on the decline, so needs drinking now.
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8/26/2012 - Gabriel & Priscila wrote: 90 Points
Great cost benefit, well balanced wine.
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5/16/2012 - durango95 wrote: 87 Points
Lots of smoke at first in this dark red. After that fades reveals a nicely structured red with coffee and liquourice flavors
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1/10/2011 - theeb wrote: 90 Points
Intensive Nase. Auch am Gaumen dichte und reife Frucht mit frischer Würze. Sehr schöne Struktur, gute Säure und tolle Tannine im Abgang. Rassig und doch elegant. Erstaunliche Flasche. Super Preis-/ Leistungsverhältnis.
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12/31/2010 - datwaymon Likes this wine: 86 Points
It was the most enjoyable of the three bottles opened last night, but there really wasn't anything memorable about it. Won't purchase again.
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