Dark black ruby. Very nice nose of blackberry extract, dusty sandstone and baking spices. Mouthfilling and softly-textured, it got very pure blackberry and ripe black cherry fruit, with a darkly smoky component. Loads of very soft tannin help it cling to the mouth and linger. Medium-full body. Very nice acidity. Basically, a wine in nice balance. A fantastic choice for casual dinner parties and weekday dinners. A-. Imported by Monsieur Touton Selections. I got this at Wegman's in Fairfax, VA.
An idiosyncratic journal of wines I buy from a mix of Internet sources and retailers in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive and moderately-priced stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni!
Friday, February 13, 2015
2009 Alvarez de Toledo BIERZO "Mencia Roble" (Spain)
Dark black ruby. Very nice nose of blackberry extract, dusty sandstone and baking spices. Mouthfilling and softly-textured, it got very pure blackberry and ripe black cherry fruit, with a darkly smoky component. Loads of very soft tannin help it cling to the mouth and linger. Medium-full body. Very nice acidity. Basically, a wine in nice balance. A fantastic choice for casual dinner parties and weekday dinners. A-. Imported by Monsieur Touton Selections. I got this at Wegman's in Fairfax, VA.
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