Name:Ilurce
Variety: Tempranillo
Region:Rioja
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Year: 2008
Price: $14, sale $5.95
Shop/wine critic/winery
review:
(88 points – Stephen Tanzer) Dark
purple. Zesty, youthfully medicinal aromas of dark berries, licorice and
cracked pepper. Juicy and fresh, with smooth texture and sweet cherry and spice
flavors framed by dusty tannins. Finishes with a suggestion of slightly roasted
fruits and good clinging persistence. Delivers a lot of power and richness for
the money.
Your Review:
I love a good Tempranillo, and this did not disappoint. It is a rich dark color, and it it an unfiltered wine, so it left some nice residual grape skins on the sides of my glass. It has a cherry taste, but not strong or artificial. It was pleasant with some spice as well. I definitely see this with food.
I did not try this with food.
