Tasting - Finca del Castillo

Name: Finca del Castillo

Variety: Tempranillo

Region: La Mancha

Country: Spain

Year: 2011

Price: $4.95

Shop/wine critic/Winery Review: Rooty, spicy and baked on the nose, with aromas that lean towards raisin. The palate is more gritty and acidic, with raisin, cola, and spic flavors. Darkens up on the finish, which is long and peppery, with adequate juiciness and a final note of tomato.

My Review: The first thing I got out of this was the spice, both on the nose and on the tongue.  The finish was not very strong and left you with a hint of raisins.  For a Tempranillo it was nice and light without too much spice.  I liked the wine but I have had better Tempranillo’s in the past

If food present, did it change the flavor: N/A

Drink Up!

-R.V.