The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
Tempranillo and Sangiovese - Compare and Contrast
February 8, 2017
Red
2011 Franco-Espanolas Rioja Bordon Reserva: Bright ruby. Red fruits, light oak and an herbal touch. Medium body and balance. Very Good Plus 19.99; Mixed Case, 17.99; Case, 16.99
2013 Dievole Chianti Classico: Deep ruby. Dark cherries, pepper and spice with a nice undertone of bramble. Full body. Very Good Plus 18.99; Mixed Case, 17.09; Case, 16.14
2013 Numanthia Termes Toro: Deep ruby. Spicy dark fruit with muscular texture and chewy edges. A lot going on here. Very Good to Excellent 32.00; Mixed Case, 28.80; Case, 27.20
2010 Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva: Medium bright ruby. Violets, cherries and earthy spice in a complex format with a touch of oak. Very Good to Excellent 30.00; Mixed Case, 26.99; Case, 25.49
2005 Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Bosconia: Ruby. Intense fruit but with subtlety and finesse. Polished and refined dark fruit with hints of vanilla and sandalwood. Excellent 43.00; Mixed Case, 38.70; Case, 36.55
2004 Casanova della Spinetta Sassontino: Ruby red. Minerals, spice, flowers frame intense dark fruit with black cherry and mixed berries. Expressive with layers of flavor and a long fine finish. Excellent 48.00; Mixed Case, 43.20; Case, 40.80
Compare & Contrast Case: Special, two each of the above wines - $326
Compare & Contrast Pack: Special, one each of the above wines - $173
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- Len Rothenberg
