All those I have got tasted somewhere with amazing friends; since that moment I love them for death … (all are fully recommended) …
Semele Crianza
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Winery Montebaco – Valbuena del Duero, Province of Valladolid.
Tasting: Cherry red wine with balsamic and chocolate aromas, light tannins.
Variety: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), Merlot.
Elaboration: Controlled fermentation, 12 months in French and American barriques.
Why: Huge surprise since first day, red keeping the same stunning level over years, a typical Crianza from Castilla León.
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Chloe
D.O. Sierras de Málaga
Winery Dona Felisa – Ronda, Málaga Province.
Tasting: Well balanced white with intense taste of tropic fruits and pineapple.
Variety: Chardonnay.
Elaboration: Aged 3 months over lies.
Why: Absolutely impressive white wine from Andalucía, light in tannins, with perfect finish.
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La Encina del Inglés
D.O. Sierras de Málaga
Winery Finca Melonera – Ronda, Province of Málaga.
Tasting: Pale red with red fruits aroma and lighter tannins.
Variety: Tintilla Rota, Tempranillo, Syrah.
Elaboration: Controlled fermentation at 25 degrees. 6 months in Allium oak foudres.
Why: Another highlight from Ronda, spectacular red with long aftertaste expressing the terroir of those mountains.
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6o elemento
D.O. Utiel-Requena
Winery Bodega 6o Elemento – Venta del Moro, Valencia Province.
Tasting: Cherry red wine with intense aroma of fruits, liquorice and chocolate. Well balanced in the mouth, good acidity with sweet tannins.
Variety: Bobal.
Elaboration: 12 months in French oak barrels.
Why: Discovering this traditionally handcrafted Bobal has shocked me bringing an excellent pleasure while tasting naturally made familiar wine. Long life experience.
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Pago de los Capellanes Roble
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Winery Pago de los Capellanes, Pedrosa del Duero, Province of Burgos.
Tasting: Rich and fresh in the nose with floral and forest red fruits aroma and a touch of vanilla.
Variety: Tempranillo.
Elaboration: Aged 5 months French oak barrels.
Why: Exceptional red always giving the maximum taste and pleasure.
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Diego
D.O. Utiel-Requena
Winery De Moya – Utiel, Province of Valencia.
Tasting: Clean and bright withs aromas of apricot and apple. Fresh, slightly bitter in the mouth.
Variety: Merseguera, Chardonnay.
Elaboration: Fermented partly in stainless steel vats, partly in French oak barrels. Aged on lees for 6 months.
Why: The Merseguera local grape is a big surprise to everybody bringing excellent whites with superb taste.
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Vivanco Crianza
D.O.Ca. La Rioja
Winery Vivanco – Briones, La Rioja.
Tasting: Cherry red colour with spicy and smoky notes. Elegant in mouth with pleasant long aftertaste.
Variety: Tempranillo, Maturana Tinta, Graciano.
Elaboration: Fermentation in small French oak vats, later aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels.
Why: This outstanding Crianza is lovely example of typical La Rioja style. Tasty, well-balanced and mild on palate.
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Abadía Retuerta
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Winery Abadía Retuerta – Sardón de Duero, Province of Valencia.
Tasting: Dark red colour, aromas of cherry and raspberry. Medium-bodied with good acidity and higher tannins.
Variety: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Graciano, Petit Verdot.
Elaboration: 12 months in French and American barrels.
Why: Exceptional red of this spectacular Hotel-Winery-Gastro gem. Smooth and pleasant on the palate you will always remember.
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Maria
D.O. Utiel-Requena
Winery De Moya – Utiel, Province of Valencia.
Tasting: Dark ruby red colour, aromas of berries and dried fruits. Spicy notes of vanilla and coconut. Full-bodied in mouth.
Variety: Bobal, Merlot.
Elaboration: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and wooden casks. Aged in different French oak barrels.
Why: Exceptional taste of Bobal variety slightly blended with Merlot has caused superb red with charming aftertaste.
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