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Yecla · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Monastrell · Syrah · Tempranillo
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Yecla
- Appellation
- Yecla
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roasted meats · cured meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201086 pts
Interesting aromas of brick dust, mint, fall leaf and dried fruit seem traditional and familiar. The palate is tight, tannic and rubbery, with roasted, savory flavors of spiced berry and plum. Oak, prune and fig notes work the firm finish.
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200889 pts
A smooth wine for the price where all the dots connect. The nose has black cherry and raisin, while the palate is lush, deep and concentrated, with rewarding flavors of cherry, cassis and roasted plum. Lasting on the finish, with a licorice flavor. Very good wine for the money;…
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200786 pts
Good but basic wine from southern Spain that shows cherry aromas with a citrusy twist. The mix is Monastrell with Syrah and Tempranillo, and as a whole it is composed, with berry, plum and other straightforward flavors. A plump, friendly sort of wine that isn't too complicated.