Tres Ojos Old Vine Garnacha Tinto Calatayud 2011
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#8 in the TOP 100 best Buy wine list for 2013
"With a hint of rubber and asphalt, the bouquet on this value wine is generous and topped with blackberry and dark plum aromas. The palate is grabby, with clampy tannins and black-fruit flavors mixed with chocolate and spice. The earthy, lightly herbal finish with rubbery nuances is nice. — M.S."
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2013), 89 pts + BEST BUY
(includes 7% caberndet sauvignon, 7% tempranillo and 1% syrah; no oak): Bright purple. Exotic aromas of dark berry preserves, plum and dried flowers Supple and jammy on the palate, offering plush black and blue fruit and a hint of white pepper. Finishes with soft tannins and warm, lingering blue fruit and spice qualities.--Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 Points
Tres Ojos Old Vine Garnacha Tinto Calatayud 2012 is made from 85% Old Vine Garnacha (40-50 year old vines), 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tempranillo and 1% Syrah.
"Tres Ojos" means "Three Eyes", named after a local bridge in the city of Calatayud with three arches.
The wine ferments for 7 days at 30ºC, followed by 14 days maceration on the skins. Aged 12 months in large stainless steel vats. Cold stabilized and lightly filtered before bottling.
The Tres Ojos Old Vine Garnacha Tinto Calatayud 2011 has a brick red color with a bouquet of red raspberries, spice and white pepper. The palate is incredibly concentrated and rich. The modern styles of Garnacha in Spain are continuously being perceived worldwide as wines of extraordinarily good quality. This wine is fruity, juicy and shows a great depth, ripe tannins, length but yet with wonderful elegance and lightness. Enjoy with sausages, roasted meats, aged cheeses.
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