Saturday, February 13, 2016

Tasting - "El Cortijillo Tempranillo"

Name: El Cortijillo
Variety: Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2014
Sale Price: $5.95
Regular Price: $9

Shop Review:
Bright purple. High-pitched red berry and floral scents display good clarity and a hint of cracked pepper. Shows a touch of jamminess to its pliant black raspberry and cherry compote flavors, with a spicy quality adding vibrancy. Finishes with good focus and no obvious tannins, leaving a sweet berry note behind.




My review:
This wine was the first red I had tasted during this week's tasting. The smell was savory. I am unsure of the exact source of the smell, but it seemed to have a peppery undertone. The taste was mild and bitter, but very dry, which caused a different feeling in my mouth than other wines. This wine was tasted without food.

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