
A modern style of wine with good fruit-wood balance. Of luminous appearance with a clear surface and intense ruby cherry tones. Aromatically very concentrated with shades of red fruit, balsamic, chocolate and stones (licorella rock), very typical of Priorat.
In the mouth it is full flavored, well structured and balanced, rich in fruit, long and persistent.
Varieties: Garnacha 40 %, Mazuela / Carinena 20 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
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This wine is made from 100% Tempranillo with fermentation taking place in stainless tanks. The wine is then aged in French and American oak for 18 months and then in bottle for another 24 months before release. This is an extraordinary example of Rioja made in the modern style but maintaining classic traditions.
"The 1999 Nocedal Reserva, a traditionally styled Rioja, is ruby red in color with attractive cedar and cherry aromatics. On the palate the wine is seamless, medium bodied, and elegant. The moderately complex red fruit flavors have good length." RP88
Made from 100% Tempranillo vinified in stainless steel and then aged in 80% French and 20% American oak for 12 months. This is one of the most concentrated and balanced Tempranillo based wines we have ever tasted. Is this due to the the 80 year old vineyards??
"The 2003 Requiem, a 100% Tempranillo which spent 13 months in French and American oak, reflects the hot conditions of 2003 but, in this case, they seem to have been handled without difficulty. The nose offers up slightly baked kirsch and spice box aromas, and is followed by a moderately tannic palate offering concentrated red fruits with plenty of depth. Give this big wine an additional 2-4 years in the cellar and drink it over the next decade." RP90
Made with 100% Tempranillo from select vineyards picked in full maturity and carefully macerated over a long period of time. Aged for two years before release, 6 months in new American oak and the remainder in bottle.
"This supple red offers black cherry, plum and licorice flavors, with light, firm tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now. 1,200 cases imported." –TM
Made of Tempranillo from their oldest vineyards picked in full maturity and carefully macerated over a long period of time. The wine has been aged for three years before release, 13 months in new French and American oak and the remainder in bottle.
This supple red shows traditional character, with dried cherry, vanilla, leather and spice flavors over firm, light tannins. Balanced and lively. Drink now. 150 cases imported. –TM
Made of 100% Syrah from their oldest vineyards picked in full maturity and carefully macerated over a long period of time. The wine is aged for 6 months in new French oak.
"This inky red is juicy and pure, with cassis, licorice and mineral notes that are compact and firm. Not broad on the palate, but solid, with a clean finish. Syrah. Drink now through 2012. 2,500 cases made." –TM WS89
This wine is produced with equal portions of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. After fermentation the wine spends three months in second year French and American oak barrels. Cherry red in color with a violet sheen denoting its great youth and potential. Notable aromas of wild red and blackberries, balsamic sensations and spices with subtle toasty notes.
"Alius Tinto is a juicy quaffer made up of equal parts Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is ripe and sweet, the tannin totally integrated. If you like uncomplicated pleasure, this is the wine for you!" RP86