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Navarro Lopez "Old Vines" Gran Reserva Tempranillo Valdepeñas 1999

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Navarro Lopez "Old Vines" Gran Reserva Tempranillo Valdepeñas (1999)

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Winery:
Navarro López
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Region:
Spain > Castilla-la Mancha > Valdepeñas
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Color:
Red
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Most famous as the predominant grape in the blended wines of Rioja, Tempranillo has emerged as a potential star in regions as disparate as Australia and California. Tempranillo generally produces medium-bodied wines with juicy acidity and bright raspberry fruit enlivened by notes of dusty earth, dry herbs and leather. Tempranillo is often blended with Grenache, Graciano, and Mazuelo (aka Carignan) in the production of red wine from the Rioja region of Spain.

Winemakers Notes

The 2001 Old Vines Gran Reserva is 100% Tempranillo sourced from 30+-year-old vines and aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak for 24 months. Ruby red in color, the nose reveals notes of pepper, balsamic, leather, tobacco, and black cherry fruit. Medium-bodied and elegantly styled, the wine is substantial on the palate with ripe flavors, excellent depth, and a pure finish. Drink this nicely rendered wine over the next 5-6 years. (Review by Jay Miller, Wine Advocate # 175 (Feb 2008) 90 points)

Serving Temperature: 16-18 ºC

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