2005 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto – Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero (8/4/2009) Espresso, dark chocolate, dark fruit and exotic spices on the engaging nose. Brooding palate, with slightly sweet dark fruit, balancing acidity, dark chocolate, dark coffee, sweet spices, soft, velvety tannins and well integrated alcohol. A lot of material, not fully giving itself, even on > Read more …
2007 Cellers Puig i Roca Xarello Penedès Augustus – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (8/1/2009) A new wine from this producer from 100% Xarel-lo, one of the traditional component varietals of Cava. Spicy, ripe white fruit, very fruity indeed, but good acidity, a clear oak influence, reminds me of the chardonnay of this producer, where’s the typicity? Technically a good wine, but > Read more …
2008 Bodegas Julián Chivite Verdejo Rueda Baluarte – Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda (7/31/2009) Typical Verdejo grassiness and ripe, spicy white fruit in the nose. On the palate this is very dry, yet fruity, enveloping the mouth with refreshing, slightly spicy ripe white fruit and citruslike acidity. Good typicity and certainly a success at the price level. Remained at the > Read more …
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