Synopsis, Our Opinion: Nice weeknight red that would pair well with almost any food.
Producer/Winery: Alfredo Maestro; Bodega Alfredo Maestro; Peñafiel, Spain.
Grape Variety: Grenache.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León; Castilla y León, Spain.
Vintage: 2019
Price: $24.30 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Chicken, potatoes and cabbage skillet dinner.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Opaque, inky dark purple/garnet color with a lighter purple rim. Cherry, damp wood and other juicy ripe berry aromas. Smooth, tangy, slightly rustic and lively mouthfeel, medium body and a 80-grit texture. Lots of ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruit mixed with licorice candy flavors. Excellent balanced acidity, firm tannins and a long tart, peppery and fruity finish. In a nut-shell…a simple, easy drinking, food friendly Spanish red. Straight forward Grenache, yet there were glimmers of mineral and dried fig tastes. We enjoyed it and said it was a nice weeknight red that would pair well with almost any food.
Photo from Jose Pastor Selections.
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Alcohol Content: 14.5%
Closure: Uncovered 45mm Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Llaurador Wines; Fairfax, California.