Bodega Couto Mixto
J.M Dreyer
Elios Vins d'Alsace Pinot Noir 2020
Tasted blind. My guesses were around Fedellos do Couto and Matassa, but with influence from Sextant. Entry-level funky-style wine. Slightly restrained and simple in the nose with notes of sweet cherry, cranberry and spoiled jam. But it pays well in the taste. Fizzy at the beginning, salty with flavours of spoiled strawberry-cranberry jam but with the right volume and evolution based on jamminess. I would take it on a picnic, chill a little bit, and then chill together with a bottle or two of this wine. — 2 years ago
Bodega Couto Mixto
Monterrei Red Blend 2018
Blend of Mencia, caiño and bastardo (aka merenzao or trousseau) from biodynamically farmed vineyards in Mandin (Monterrei, Galicia’s smallest and least known appellation). Whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Dark ruby color. Quite pleasant, slightly rustic nose with aromas of dark fruit, some herbal (eucalyptus?) and earthy notes. Fresh, quite dry on the palate, some cherry flavors, high acidity — 4 years ago
Suavia
Monte Carbonare Garganega 2017
Very nice with frito mixto and other Italian apps. Dry. — 5 years ago
Fedellos Do Couto
Cortezada Ribeira Sacra Mencía 2018
Wine with roasted whole chicken part 2: I used to adore Ribera Sacra, & then moved away with the inevitable rise in price & trend towards more modern styles. Not this. A short decant (45-60) to take the wind out of the Brett sails, & we were off: dense, brambly black fruits on nose & palate, with a distant barn door left open on the nose. Medium plus acidity. It’s the length though that impressed me, along with a freshness (at 13%). Evolves in glass, as if the fruit still has layers. Like a really good chinon. At about 28$, a high end QPR. Eric Solomon imp, interestingly enough. — 3 years ago
Bodega Couto Mixto
Monterrei White Blend 2015
Blend of indigenous white varieties Dona Branca and Verdelho (the local name for Godello). Aromas of pear, herbal notes, aniseed. Structured, quite round and creamy on the palate. Very mineral.
— 3 years ago
Carlos Moro
CM Rioja Tempranillo 2015
Inspección:
Claro
Color: Granate Brillante con destellos Rubí
Intensidad: Alta
Viscosidad: Alta
Menisco: Variación de Ribete Media sin segunda tonalidad Magenta
Olfato:
Intensidad: Media Alta
Frutas Jóvenes
Frutos Rojos (Cereza, Moras)
Flores: Vainilla y Perfume Floral Mixto
Especies: Tomillo
Suelo Mineral
Presencia de Madera
Extras: Miel y Trufa
Gusto:
Semi Dulce
Cuerpo: Medio alto
Acidez: Media baja
Alcohol: Medio Bajo
Taninos: Medio Alto
Complejidad: Media Alta
Final: Largo
Equilibrado
Notas: Un vino recio, que sabes cuales son cualidades y las muestra con orgullo. Una propuesta sofisticada y bien envuelta al paladar. (Frutal y Astringente) — 4 years ago
Peter Sultan
No notes; A beefier Ribera Sacra I’ve come back to several times. Deelish, clean, red fruits. — 15 days ago