Condesa de Leganza Crianza Tempranillo

Year: 2004
Bodega: Condesa de Leganza
Country: Spain
Region: La Mancha
Grapes: 100% Tempranillo

Description:
The “Crianza” designation just means that the wine has spent one year in oak barrels. On other Spanish wines you may find “Reserva” which means this wine has been aged for two years in bottles, and at least one year in oak. “Gran Reserva” wines see two years in oak barrels, and three years aging in bottles.
- First smell: Earthy, smoky
- First taste: Spicy, with notes of plum & cherry
- More earthy than jammy, earthy being more characteristic of an old world wine rather than a new world wine
- Strong & tasty, smooth elegant finish
- Relatively "un-fruity" for a Tempranillo
- Would go well with lamb, grilled meats with a sweet sauce, hearty vegetable dishes. I had this one with a southern Spanish stewed aubergine dish.
- I really liked this wine. For it's price, it's pretty tasty and satisfactory, without being too earthy and musty, or too tackily fruity. Would buy again.

Music Selection:

Melendi - Un Violinista en tu Tejado

Personal Rating: 5/10