DO Rioja Alta, Spain (100% Garnacha) 750 ml The garnacha grape, which makes up the biggest part in this wine, gives it a special personality. Aged in new and semi-new American-oak casks for 16 months and it was bottled in March 2007. Deep black-cherry colour, with a profound and complex nose. In the mouth it proves round and velvety-smooth, but with a lot of body and backbone. Suitable for drinking with roast and strongly spiced dishes. It must be opened 30 minutes before and be served at 18ºC. ANALYSIS Alcoholic Content 13,74% vol. Total Acidity 6,1 gr/l. Volatile Acidity 0,73 gr/l. Total Sulphurous content 139 mg/l Reducing Sugars 2,1 g/l RJ23.
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Martinez Lacuesta Crianza
DO Rioja Alta, Spain (85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo) 750 ml This harvest was qualified by the D.O. Rioja as EXCELLENT. Aged in new and semi-new American oak casks for a period of 18 months, rounded off with a few more months in the bottle. A tasty and well structured wine, deep black-cherry colour, a fruity taste and an elegant finish with perfectly integrated sensations of oakiness. Highly recommended to accompany white or red meat, game or mature cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 16º C. ANALYSIS Alcohol Content 13,80 % vol. Total Acidity 4,8 gr/l. Vol Acidity 0,56 gr/l. Reducing Sugars 1,7 g/l RJ18 .
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Martinez Lacuesta Crianza (375mL)
DO Rioja Alta, Spain (Tempranillo) 375 ml x 24 bottles Martinez Lacuesta Crianza in a half bottle size. This harvest was qualified by the D.O. Rioja as EXCELLENT. Aged in new and semi-new American oak casks for a period of 18 months, rounded off with a few more months in the bottle. A tasty and well structured wine, deep black-cherry colour, a fruity taste and an elegant finish with perfectly integrated sensations of oakiness. Highly recommended to accompany white or red meat, game or mature cheeses. RJ22.
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Martinez Lacuesta Red (375ml)
Martinez Lacuesta Roble
DO Rioja Alta, Spain (Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo) 750 ml Aged in oak for 7 months This young wine is produced by traditional systems using destemmed grapes. Long maceration period to extract the colour. It’s clean in the nose. Red fruits and vegetable aromas. Full-flavoured, light and fresh in the mouth, with a very pleasant fruity palate and a warm finish due to its brief period in new american oak barrels. It’s quite adequate to accompany stewed pulses, white and red meats, poultry and matured cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 15 ºC. ANALYSIS Alcohol Content: 13.47% Total Acidity: 4.9 g/L Volatile Acidity: 0.48 g/L Reducing Sugars: 1.7g/L RJ17.
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Martinez Lacuesta Rosado
DO Rioja Alta, Spain (100% Garnacha) 750 ml RECENT REVIEWS Light, bright orange. Ripe red berries and a hint of cherry pit on the nose. Lush and open-knit, offering slightly warm raspberry and cherry pit flavors and a hint of bitter orange pith. Picks up a peppery element with air and finishes with good bite and decent persistence. 87 Points. — Josh Raynolds (Vinous) 4/15 RJ30.
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Martinez Lacuesta White
DO Rioja Alta, Spain (100% Viura) 750 ml Pale yellow color with golden notes. Fruity aromas reminiscent of the varietal expression of Viura grapes. In the mouth is it fresh and mineral. It shows hints herbs and citrus. It’s quite adequate to accompany mollusks and fish, soups and cheeses. RJ15.
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Balbas Barrica
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain (100% Tinto Fino) 750 ml Download Shelf Talker Aged in American oak for 4 months Deep, inky violet red color. Aroma of crianza dominates with vanilla, oak, cacao and leather notes composing a delicate balance. On the palate it is ample, fresh and powerful with layers of licorice and spice. A long finish reveals traces of black pepper and smoke. Pairs well with cured meats, cheese and appetizers. BB02.
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Conde de Siruela Gran Reserva
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain (100% Tinto Fino) 750 ml Aged in American oak for 24 months Color: Cherry Red, bright and clear with good depths. Aroma: Clean nose, highly complex bouquet, with hints of balsam and vanilla. Palate: A very well-made wine, smooth but with powerful flavours, long, full finish with attractive nuances of aged wine and fruit in the aftertaste. Powerful. Recommended for Red meat and roasts. Serving temperature 18 °C RD17.
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Opimius Special Selection
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain (100% Tinto Fino) 750 ml Aged in new oak for 16 months TASTING NOTES Cherry red colour. Frank and powerful; aromas of well ripen fruit with a touch of fine woods, pine nuts and minerals. Well balanced on the palete, full-bodied and well blended tannins. Long fruity and toasty finish. Elegant. RD10.
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