"Juicy, delightfully expressed & smooth" Wine Orbit
"The bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet & subtle spice notes" Wine Orbit
Enjoy this smooth red on its own or with flavourful barbecued red meats
El Abuelo Garnacha Tintorera 2018 (Spain)
El Abuelo Garnacha Tintorera 2018 (Spain)
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Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2019
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"Modern, bright and fragrant, the bouquet shows Black Doris plum, blueberry compote, violet and subtle spice notes on the nose, leading to a juicy palate that is delightfully expressed and smooth. The wine offers immediate appeal with its vibrant fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2019
Garnacha Tintorera characteristically has a vibrant deep colour with rich aromas of cassis, sweet strawberries and raspberries and sage. On the palate this unoaked medium-bodied red wine is full of lingering flavours of ripe plums, cracked black peppers and herbs.
Garnacha Tintorera grapes, indigenous to the D.O.P. Almansa wine region and unique for their dark purple flesh, are sourced from trellised and bush vines of 25-35 years of age. Grapes are harvested during the second week of September followed by a very short maceration with the skins to preserve the fruit and soften the tannins and then fermentation at low temperature during 15 days.
The vineyard situated 750-850 metres above sea level is made up of 25-35-year-old dry-farmed bush vines 750-850 metres altitude organic farming methods nutrient-poor and limestone-rich soil scarce rainfall.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this smooth red with by itself or with grilled, roasted or fried dishes, barbecued red meats, rice dishes, cured salted meats (jamón, chorizo, etc.) and semi-cured cheeses. Best served at 16-18 º Celsius.
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An excellent wine for the dollars
Susan - 04/09/2020
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