Garnet hue with aromas of red berry, Savory spice, candied nose with a suggestion of cinnamon.
Palate-- An austere beginning with a puckery structure, savory spices, and fruit with a bitter note.
Tempranillo is the signature grape of the Rioja region of Spain and when it is done well it is VERY good and the price tends to match the quality. This one sadly is not very good on opening however with a little time to breathe I had it with my own pasta creation consisting of tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, onion, porcini mushrooms, and basil and the wine was quite an excellent pairing.
Some wines are basically good "food wines" and not so good by themselves. This is definitely in the latter category.
It may be a Trader Joe's selection and I paid under $10 for it and with the right dish, Raise a glass!
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