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The October 2014 Internet-Only Auction Part 5
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Lot 101
Estimate: $25
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"This tender, expressive red offers toasty flavors of black cherry, licorice and mineral, with light tannins and bright acidity. Racy and fresh, this shows focus and depth."
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"This tender, expressive red offers toasty flavors of black cherry, licorice and mineral, with light tannins and bright acidity. Racy and fresh, this shows focus and depth."
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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.