DO Rioja (100% Tempranillo) 750 ml AGEING 12 months in Bordeaux barrels of American (80%) and French (20%) oak. Bottle-aged for a minimum of 24 months. TASTING NOTES Spicy balsamic notes of great complexity develop on the nose, with traces of ripe black fruit and a hint of toast..
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Sonsierra Crianza
DO Rioja (100% Tempranillo) 750 ml TASTING NOTES Intense ruby-red colour, with great depth. To the nose, vanilla and cinnamon aromas stand out, mixed with mature fruit. In the mouth, it is smooth and round, with good body and very well integrated sweet tannins..
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Sonsierra Blanco
DO Rioja (100% Viura) 750 ml TASTING NOTES Brilliant pale yellow colour. To the nose, aromas of white fruit (pears) and bananas, with light floral hints. In the mouth, balanced with a refreshing acidity that is very well integrated. The aftertaste is pleasant and subtle..
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Sonsierra Joven
DO Rioja (100% Tempranillo) 750 ml TASTING NOTES Cherry-red colour with violet-hued rims. To the nose, plant aromas prevail and the presence of red fruit and liquorice are strongly noted. In the mouth, it is well structured and fresh with a very fruity finish..
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El Somo CVC
DO Rioja (Tempranillo) 750 ml TASTING NOTES Vibrant cherry red, with a nose dominated by raspberry and strawberry fruit and elegant, lifted vanilla notes. The palate is supple and soft, with moderate tannins and an easy-going feel. This will partner brilliantly with lamb or hearty casseroles and grilled meats..
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Vinicola de Gandesa
Altos d’Oliva Gran Reserva (Cabernet, Syrah, Garnacha, Tempranillo Blend) The Gil family began its viticultural activity in Horta de Sant Joan during the firsthalf of the 19th century and has constantly developed and grown since then. In 1842 Ramon Gil bought some rustic plots of land which he turned into vineyards and where he built the first winery. His son Antonio Gil continued his viticultural work and winemaking increasing the business by buying grapes locally and building a still that made the typical brandies of the area. Rodrigo Gil, the third generation, was a pioneer in the installation of modern winemaking equipment. He began to buy grapes from towns further away. Elias Gil, the current generation, transferred in 1993 this activity to a new winery equipped with all the facilities required to make modern style wines for a new market of high quality consumers. La Vinicola de Gandesa is.
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DO Catalunya
VINICOLA DE GANDESA The small DO of Catalunya is situated north-east of the Iberian Peninsula, just south of the highly esteemed Priorat, and is the highest D.O within Catalonia at 400 metres above sea level. The soil is predominantly limestone and incredibly dry, meaning that it can only really support three main crops: olives, almonds and grapes. As the area is fortunate to have undergone very little replanting. It reaps the benefit of having older vines, producing local varieties such as Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Parellada in whites and Tempranillo, Garnacha negra and Cariñera (Mazuela) in red. However, foreign varietals are also allowed (Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Muscat and Chardonnay). Vines and grapes in Catalunya go as far back in time as Catalunya’s own history and culture. The winds and the soil of that cradle of cultures, the Mediterranean Sea, have together moulded grape growing and winemaking in Catalunya. Introducida por.
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Altos d’Oliva Gran Reserva
DO Catalunya (Cabernet, Garnacha, Shiraz, Tempranillo ) 750 ml TASTING NOTES Burgundy coloured. Rich, varied and complex aromas of jam and forest fruits. Subtle spicy backdrop of vanilla, bay and pepper. Full-bodied with high quality tannins. Remain 7 months in stainless steel tanks with successive rackings, before transfer to American oak for 36 months. AWARDS & HONORS Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2012.
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Quinta do Casal Monteiro 2009 – 89 Points
89 Points “This is an elegant wine, with balanced fruit and tannins that make for a soft texture. It is rich and laced with fresh, raspberry-like acidity. It can age for another year, but it is also ready to drink.” –Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 4/13.
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Terra do Touros 2013 – 87 Points
87 Points Ripe and rounded, this pineapple and apple flavored wine is fruity, very fresh, with a light touch of toastiness. This is already a delicious, full wine, backed by some weight. — R.V., Wine Enthusiast 8/1/2014.
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