Almagre Rioja 2006
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The quintessence of Rioja Tinto: versatile and easy-drinking. Aged 6 months in oak and perfect with barbecues, chicken or red meat.
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Release Notes:
Almagre is a small winery located near Logroño, in the heart of Rioja. Their Rioja Tinto has 6 months aging in American oak. It is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo (the local name for Carignan). After harvest, the grapes undergo a long, 20-day maceration that gives the wine its excellent fruit concentration.
For four years, this has been one of our most popular Spanish wines, and the 2006 vintage is refreshing, yet nuanced and ready to drink now. A great everyday Spanish wine and a fantastic value!
Tasting Notes:
A vibrant garnet colored wine with beautiful aromas of red fruit, spice, flowers, and a hint of leather and cedar. Medium-bodied across the palate with good complexity, layers of fruit (raspberry, strawberry and cherry), spice and black pepper, and excellent balance leading to a rich finish. It can age for several more years, but is an excellent everyday wine now. Perfectly versatile. Try it with barbecues, chicken, turkey, lamb, paella, or grilled fish.
Winery:
Rioja is the most renowned red wine region in Spain. Its history blends uniquely Spanish varietals, like the great Tempranillo, with a tradition brought from Bordeaux: extended barrel aging. This combination allows the region to produce a range of wines from lively, simple reds to some of the best wines of the world, capable of being cellared for 30 years or more.
Region:
Rioja is the most renowned red wine region in Spain. Its history blends uniquely Spanish varietals, like the great Tempranillo, with a tradition brought from Bordeaux: extended barrel aging. This combination... Read more
Country:
Overview
In comparison to its European counterparts, many consider Spanish wines to have a very high ratio between quality and price. Indeed, many French winemakers have moved to Spain, convinced that they... Read more
Rioja in midsummer.
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