Name: Torre Castillo AlegreVariety: 100% Monastrell
Region: Jumilla
Country: Spain
Year: 2010
Price: $9.95
Winery Review: 4 months in new American oak barrels. Bright ruby-red. Dried cherry, pipe tobacco and rose aromas, with a hint of woodsmoke. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, with blackberry and cherry flavors complimented by licorice and a suggestion of dried herbs. The cherry and smoke notes repeat on the finish.
My Review: Whoaaa OAK!! I was concerned about the aging in new American oak barrels. This wine can probably sit in the cellar for a few more years to get a little less intensity. It's tough to detect the other flavors with this much oak and smoke.
I did not eat while tasting this wine.
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