Nose is not as deep or rich as I expected from a Gran Reserva, but there's definitely the typical earthy, cherry, black Forest cake, stewed red fruit aromas expected from this age of wine. On the palate, I'm getting fresh turned soil, chocolate cake with raspberry glaze, bitter medicinal herbs, and a touch of cherry liqueur. The finish is more bitter and tight than expected, medium tannins and not a lot of sweetness or even vanilla (as you would expect from a wine that's been in the barrel this long). To be honest, not my favorite temperanillo, and I should have guessed by the over decorated bottle. Whoops!
Nose is not as deep or rich as I expected from a Gran Reserva, but there's definitely the typical earthy, cherry, black Forest cake, stewed red fruit aromas expected from this age of wine. On the palate, I'm getting fresh turned soil, chocolate cake with raspberry glaze, bitter medicinal herbs, and a touch of cherry liqueur. The finish is more bitter and tight than expected, medium tannins and not a lot of sweetness or even vanilla (as you would expect from a wine that's been in the barrel this long). To be honest, not my favorite temperanillo, and I should have guessed by the over decorated bottle. Whoops!
Nov 23rd, 2021
Valdepeñas, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
