Tasting - Rojo Garnacha

Name: Rojo Garnacha

Variety: Grenache

Region:  La Tierra de Castilla

Country: Spain

Year: 2011

Price: $9.95

Wine Review: "The 2011 Rojo Garnacha has the colour of blackberry with blue tones, almost opaque. Intense and pleasant aromas of licorice and wild red and black berries fill the nose, with mineral undertones. Well-rounded and balanced on the palate, it is elegant and fresh. Red fruit, minerals and a hint of fresh thyme linger on the finish. It’s surprisingly silky and full-bodied, with a rich varietal expression."

My Review: The nose was surprisingly subtle with bitter red apple and pomegranate. On the palate, however, there were strong tannins coming out with leather, apple cider, and buttered bread. There was a rustic, old-fashioned component to this Garnacha that worked very well for it. This was a medium-bodied wine with a suede-like surface texture. It was not paired with food, but a shrimp or chicken pasta would complement this wine nicely.