- Area: Spain, LaMancha
- Grape: Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera and other red grapes
- Alcohol: 14%
- Rating: Black 90 Dilettante 89
Description: The nose is fully loaded. Black cherry, cinnamon, coffee, chocolate and a touch of saddle leather. It stalls on the attack, but manages a worthy come back. Nicely balanced and full in the mouth with flavors of ripe dark fruit, roasted spice, oak and a touch of barnyard. The finish is dry and broad with bold tannins and touch of tobacco. Decanting not required. Softens with air.
Price: $14
Note: Good as a sipping wine and as a food wine. We had this one with a grilled flat iron steak in crushed peppercorns. The combination brought out its darker, more brooding characters.
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