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2006 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Finca El Bosque Rioja
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2006 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Finca El Bosque Rioja

Producer: Bodegas Sierra Cantabria
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja

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93(+)? Points | International Wine Cellar , September/October 2009

($166; 100% tempranillo) Inky purple. Musky scents of dried cherry, candied plum, underbrush, tobacco and violet. Creamy blueberry and cassis flavors are supported by smoky minerals and framed by chewy tannins. The floral quality reappears on the back end, along with a hint of black tea. Dense and serious Rioja with a long, chewy, spicy finish leaving smoke and cracked pepper notes behind. This big boy deserves patience.

95 Points | Wine Spectator
94 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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About Spain

Spain has more acres under vine than any other country and ranks third in production behind Italy and France. Much of this output continues to be hot-country jug wine made to satisfy the everyday thirsts of the domestic and greater European markets
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Tempranillo

Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency-- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season. The varietal is at its best in...
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