Viña Albali Valdepeñas Reserva (1997)
Winery: | Viña Albali |
Region: | Spain » Castilla-la Mancha » Valdepeñas |
Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Tempranillo |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Valdepeñas is wine region in the south of Castilla La Mancha. It is named after the ancient city, and is characterized by little rocky formations along its sweltering river valley. Hence the name, which means “Valley of Rocks.”
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Valdepeñas on SnoothDecember 2017
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July 2017
Happy B-day (late) Rob, looks like you celebrated appropriately.We're now ... inexpensive Spanish '08 Valdepenas Gran Reserva, 100% tempranillo, not bad for around £ Read More
July 2016
This is a burgundy/tawny color, with coppery tones around the edge. The aroma is delightful.....initial smells of cocoa, leather, baking spice (vanilla, cinnamon is most noted), oak and fresh berry fruits. The flavors follow suit, and after a few mins of chilling, they really come out upon re-warmth.....cherry vanilla, muted cinnamon, oaked to... Read More
November 2013
Lovely wine with deep berry flavors. Read More
July 2013
The wine is somewhat lighter in color than your typical rioja, but perhaps that ... internet that most wines of Valdepenas are meant to drink young, so having a 7-year-old bottle might not be a prize, but this one turned out well. It's somewhat lighter, tart and modestly refreshing for a red wine, making it ideal for the summer!See my full rev... Read More
Jul 30, 2012
I have a 1973 bottle of castillo de calatrava wine Reserva is it a good wine?
Jun 22, 2012
I was given a bottle of 1981 Zencibel/Valapeñas/Dry Red Wine/from Spain, bottled by Visan, S.A. in Spain. Can anyone tell me more about the wine?
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