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Castillo Viejo El Preciado Gran Reserva Red (San Jose)

Castillo Viejo

Uruguay

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Franc, Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
Uruguay
Appellation
San Jose
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne de cordeiro · queijos curados · churrasco · guisados

Rated vintages

  • 200587 pts

    Baked, sweet, heavy aromas turn earthy with time. There's a lot of size and weight to the palate, but it stays lively and shows balance. Toast, blackberry, coffee and spice flavors lead to a dry, tannic finish. Flavorful but not what you'd call elegant. Cab Franc, Tannat, Merlot…