Red

Manon Tempranillo

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla · Spain

Fact sheet

roast meat · lamb · barbecue · aged cheeses · cured meats · stews

201486 pts

Smoky, oaky aromas rest on top of basic berry scents, with hints of leather and animal as the wine breathes out. This feels tight and juicy in the mouth, with pulling tannins. Oaked-up black-fruit flavors end with spice notes and a hint of chocolate.
201385 pts

Spicy, leathery berry aromas are aggressive. This Tempranillo feels grabby and rubbery, while saucy berry and plum flavors lean in the direction of stewy. A finish with rustic berry flavors runs long.
201185 pts

This smells and tastes ripe and rustic. Earthy, mulchy aromas of leathery berry fruits are telling. The palate weighs in heavy and syrupy in feel, while flavors of stalky blackberry and plum come with coffee, bitter chocolate and earthy, herbal notes.
201089 pts

Dark, oaky and smoky for a value wine, this has leather and blackberry aromas. It feels full, chewy and substantive, with dark berry, molasses and mocha notes. Smooth and dense on the finish, with leftover blackberry, coffee and chocolate touches.
200980 pts

This smells like compost. It feels hard and clacky, with sharp acidity and weedy, minty flavors that finish rough and green.