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2009 Bodegas Teso La Monja Alabaster Toro
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2009 Bodegas Teso La Monja Alabaster Toro

Producer: Bodegas Teso La Monja
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Other Spain

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94(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2011

(200% new oak):  Opaque purple.  Hypnotic aromas of dark fruit preserves, incense, spicecake and smoky oak.  Lush, palate-staining boysenberry and cherry-vanilla flavors reach every corner of the palate, with juicy acidity providing lift.  Very rich but impressively vibrant wine with superb finishing thrust and chewy persistence.  Offers a striking balance of power and energy.

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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