Thursday, February 14, 2019

Tasting - El Cortijillo Tempranillo

Name: El Cortijillo
Variety: 100% Tempranillo
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
Year: 2017
Price: $5.95, Regular Price $9 Sale

Winery Review: Vivid ruby. Pungent red berry and peppery spice scents show good focus and lift. Gently sweet and incisive on the palate, offering jammy raspberry and cherry flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. Finishes taut and spicy, with supple tannins sneaking in late. - Josh Raynolds on Vinous, 88 pts

My Review: This taste of this red wine was much lighter than expected in contrast to the smells. I could pick up on hints of cherry and prune with lots of tannins in the aftertaste. My mouth was extremely dry and puckery following the short, but light aftertaste that ended within a couple seconds.

With/without food: I tasted this on its own without food.

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