Saturday, March 30, 2013

Tasting-Montebuena


Name: Montebuena
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95
Shop review: “Ripe cherry and blackcurrant on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it’s an excellent value for Rioja.” (Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg VA)

My review: This wine had a rich ruby/purple color.  It had a fruity, jammy smell, full of berries and cherries.  The taste was nice, well-balanced, and very smooth.  It was slightly creamy, and overall a most enjoyable wine that could be enjoyed with or without food.

I did not drink this with food.

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