Community Tasting Note

• tvinoronquillo wrote: 86 points

  August 29, 2011 - I don't know very much about this wine, probably a blend of Verdejo Negro, Carrasquín, Mencía and Albarín Negro, all local indigenous varieties. The label states its aged 8 months in barrel. Pale ruby color with a watery rim and moderate legs. Medium intensity on the nose with youthful aromas of violet, raspberry. red cherry, cloves, nutmeg and light toast. The palate is dry, medium + acidity, slightly green fine-grained tannins, medium - alcohol, light bodied, medium flavor intensity of fresh cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, tomato and earthy minerality. A bit thin and angular with some stemmy notes and medium - length on the finish. An acceptable wine made competently with tart red fruit from a cool-climate region. Slightly unbalanced with stemmy vegetal notes and high acid compared to the alcohol and fruit. Drink now, unlikely to improve. About $20 US retail.

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