Caminante Tempranillo, Vina Albizu (Rioja Alavesa), 13.5% ABV
€21.95 64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny
A serious crowd-pleasing style
This is a seriously palate-pleasing Tempranillo that is brimming with fresh ripe red cherry flavours and hints of blackberries, and also a slight touch of pepper. The aromas, too, feature those red and black fruits. And there’s a refreshing acidity to this unoaked wine that also boasts a lengthy finish. Quite “a real find”, as importers Le Caveau put it, and this easy-drinker is also very well priced indeed. Highly Recommended.
Le Caveau tell us it is produced by Viña Albergada, a respected Rioja producer. The fruit for the wine comes from vineyards planted within the Rioja Alavesa appellation. Yet the bottle doesn't carry the Rioja stamp. In fact, all you’ll see is that it is a Product of Spain. All this because, even though it is from Rioja, it is made a little outside the rules of the appellation. Once you take a sip though, you’ll know it’s a good one!
Pairing tips.
Delicious on its own, served slightly cool, and with barbecued meats and tapas.
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