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Fine Wine > Red > 90-92 Pts > Tempranillo > Castilla Y Leon

Tempranillo is the staple grape of Rioja -- in the words of The Oxford Companion to Wine, "the Cabernet Sauvignon of Spain." To create greatness, Tempranillo is nearly always blended, usually with Garnacha (aka Grenache) and/or Carignan. Tempranillo is fast ripening, rather tannic and, unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, not that aromatic. It is rarely sold as a stand-alone varietal.


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Telmo Rodriguez Dehesa Gago Toro 2011 750ml
|   WA: 90   |   


Cellar/Tasting Notes
"The 2011 Dehesa Gago eschews oak - the wine is just put in the tank and then racked. It has a straightforward bouquet of blueberry, red cherries and a touch of balsamic that is well-defined and 'pert.' The palate is quite succulent and primal on the entry with lush blueberry and cassis notes. It..
Item Price: $16.95
Case Price: $203.40
(12 Units)
163042

Grupo Artevino Finca Villacreces Pruno 2009 750ml
|   WA: 91   |   


Cellar/Tasting Notes
"The entry-level 2009 Pruno is predominantly Tempranillo with dollops of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Opaque purple in color, it offers up a brooding bouquet of earthy minerality, Asian spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. Velvety-textured,..
Item Price: $22.50
Case Price: $270.00
(12 Units)
163050


 
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