The March 2013 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 1412
Estimate: $450
Lightly scuffed label.
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Reviews
92WS
"Maturing now, this shows a brick-red color and aromas of dried fruit, tobacco and forest floor. A supple wine, with pretty berry flavors, accented with vanilla and spice.—Non-blind Pingus vertical."
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Red
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"Maturing now, this shows a brick-red color and aromas of dried fruit, tobacco and forest floor. A supple wine, with pretty berry flavors, accented with vanilla and spice.—Non-blind Pingus vertical."
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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.