The February 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 527
Estimate: $220
Base neck or better, nicked, scuffed and stained labels, 1 slightly recessed cork.
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Reviews
JR
"Five years in oak and six in bottle before release. Carlos says this bodega is particularly consistent. and that their style has pronounced citric notes. Deep ruby. Their Gran Reserva 1964 was even better. Deep brownish ruby . . . . Drying out and a bit burly . . ."
Region
Red
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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.
Spain's most famous region, producing Tempranillo-based reds traditionally aged in American oak. Its wines are known for savory complexity, silky texture and graceful evolution over decades.
Spain's premier red-wine appellation, producing Tempranillo-based blends aged in oak and classified by aging as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
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.