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The February 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $110
One lightly scuffed label.
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"This powerful red is like a finely tuned race-car; energy under tight control. The fruit is vibrant, with blackberry and currant flavors, the tannins are muscular but well-integrated and the finish is clean. A brilliant success in a great vintage. "
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"This powerful red is like a finely tuned race-car; energy under tight control. The fruit is vibrant, with blackberry and currant flavors, the tannins are muscular but well-integrated and the finish is clean. A brilliant success in a great vintage. "
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Spain has the largest area under vine of any country and a deep tradition of oak-aged reds. Tempranillo-based wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, alongside Priorat's Garnacha and Carinena, anchor its fine-wine reputation.
On Spain's high central plateau, Ribera del Duero makes powerful, concentrated Tempranillo (locally Tinto Fino). Wide day-night temperature swings yield deeply colored, structured and age-worthy reds.
Produces powerful, deeply colored Tempranillo from Spain's high plateau, prized for concentration and structure.
Spain's noble red grape, producing structured, savory wines of red fruit and leather that respond beautifully to oak aging in Rioja and Ribera del Duero.