
Usually I love a big round full bodied Spanish red, however, this from the area of Sardon de Duero, by Abadia Retuerta Venedos Propios 2006 is not my favorite. With 14% alcohol, a percentual neither high or low for the Spanish tempranillo, its dark, thick and intense. Aromas from the barrel, like coffee, were present as well as vegetable and fruit smells like blueberry or prugne jams. Strong and soft, round and persistant, the first taste was good, but the fruit disappeared right away and the alcohol was way to harsh and almost burnt your tongue. Unfortuanatly this wine is not a good representation of what this smaller region along the Duero river has to offer.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Abadia Retuerta Venedos Propios 2006, 14%
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Cosecha 2008

This beautifully fragrant wine is perfect for a summer or paired with cheese after a filling christmas dinner like I did! The Rioja region, known mainly for its red wines, does produce a large range of white like this one by Ostatu. Straw yellow and consistent with 13% alcohol typical of Spanish wines, aromas of pears, apples and pineapples matched delicately with the minerality and vegetable like qualities of this intense find. Definitely full bodied, oily and rich, the wafts of the earlier recognizable smells carried on through and lingered on my tongue until I took another sip. The warmth of the alcohol filled my belly and surprisingly went well with the heirloom tomatoes and goats cheese.
Vote 89/100
Questo bellissimo fragrante vino è perfetto per l'estate o abbinato con i formaggi dopo la cena natalizia come abbiamo fatto noi! La regione della Rioja, conosciuta sopratutto per i vini rossi, produce anche una grande quantità di vini bianchi come questo dall'Ostatu. Giallo paglierino e consistente con 13% di alcool, una quantità molto comune nei vini spagnoli, con aromi di pere, mele e ananas accompagnata delicatamente con la mineralità e il vegetale di questo vino intenso. Un corpo pieno, compatto e ricco di sentori che dal naso inizialmente si alimenta scorrendo in bocca per poi nel retrogusto fin a tornar al naso. Il caldo dell'alcool riempie la mia pancia e si abbina bene con succosi pomodori di stagione e formaggio di capra.
Voto 89/100
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